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8 mistakes when selling a house

07, Nov 2022 | General News | 0 comments

Selling a house is not easy and sometimes even stressful. Sometimes, when a property is put up for sale, weeks, months, maybe even years go by and you have the following question: why isn’t my apartment selling?

It is not a matter of luck, it is a matter of doing things right. That is why, in this article we are going to show you some steps you should take into account when selling your home.

 

8 mistakes when selling a house

 

No longer will you be able to say, I can’t sell my house, because here are some mistakes to avoid to make your home more attractive in every way and more likely to sell quickly and at the right price.

1. Set a high price

The price at which you want to sell your house will not be the same price that the buyer is willing to pay. Moreover, if you set a low price, yes, you will sell it quickly, but you will lose significant profits. And if you price it too high, you will lose time and potential buyers.

Therefore, the most important factor of how to sell an apartment with ease is to determine the correct value of the apartment according to the selling price of other similar houses. Also, location, housing condition, demand and supply, etc. must be taken into account.

In Inversión Madrid we know that, after the valuation of your house, it is essential to define your objectives in order to design a sales plan according to them and that provides the highest profitability.

2. Using poor quality photos

Photos of your home will be the first impression potential buyers have. Using few, poor quality, dark images or just showing a table or a vase will make buyers lose interest in your home just by looking at them.

Spend time on this point and ask for help from a family member, friend or professional if you need it. Take photos from different angles when the house is tidy and there is good natural light, highlighting the positive aspects of the house.

3. Do not include floor plan

Adding an image of the home’s floor plan to the photo listing is one way to increase buyer interest. In this way, it is possible to have a clear and complete idea of the house, its size and the layout of the different rooms. Likewise, the buyer will know its usable area.

4. House with damages

Potential buyers expect the condition of the home they are interested in to match its description. If, once they visit, they encounter various maintenance problems, they will be discouraged and, in turn, the value of the house will decrease.

Therefore, before putting your property on the market, check the possible damages it may have and invest some money in a renovation or in fixing the most visible damages. He thinks that, in this way, the probabilities of sale are greater.

5. Messy house

Clutter is one of the main rejection factors for buyers. Not only will it make your house look smaller, but it minimizes the best aspects of the house and gives the impression of neglect.

In case you no longer live in the house you want to sell, try to clear it of furniture, decoration, etc. If, on the other hand, you still live in it, try to keep it tidy and clean before buyers’ visits so that it looks its best.

6. Overloaded house

Decoration is another of the essential aspects when interested in a house. Obviously, this point is very subjective, because not all of us have the same tastes, but simplicity lies in quantity.

As we mentioned in the previous point, if you no longer live in the apartment or house you want to put on sale, it is best to take the furniture, as well as the decoration and your personal belongings to another place.

But if you still live there, try not to make the house too cluttered in terms of decoration, because this will also reduce its size and cause a feeling of heav iness and heaviness.

7. Limit visits

We are aware that receiving buyers on a constant basis can disrupt your rhythm of life, whether you live there or not. But if you limit visits to weekends only, or to specific times during the week, you are likely to lose a lot of potential buyers.

This point is somewhat temporary, so be patient and flexible.

8. Sell it yourself

Deciding to sell your home yourself can cause you a lot of problems. Having a good real estate agent will mean that you will be able to disassociate yourself, in part, from some of the cumbersome processes, such as the visits. In addition, this person will guide you to optimize the sale of your home and will not overlook the mistakes mentioned in this article.

Keep in mind that as time goes by, the sale value of your home will decrease. So it is better to take some time beforehand to have a company specialized in the sector, such as Inversión Madrid, take care of the management and cooperate with it as much as possible and necessary.

These are just some of the most common mistakes you may wonder why my apartment isn’t selling. Now you know them and should try to avoid them before it is too late. And if you have any doubts, Inversión Madrid has expert consultants who will help you and adapt to your needs.

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