4 Key Tips to Help You Sell Your Home Quickly
When selling your home, while many people are focused on getting the highest possible price, others may be equally concerned about securing a quick sale. Whether it’s for a new job, family reasons, or simply moving on to your next chapter, selling quickly can be just as important as selling for the best price.
Here are four key tips to help you sell your home quickly while still ensuring you get the best outcome possible.
1. Price Slightly Below Market Value
One of the best ways to secure a quick sale is by pricing your property slightly below market value. It might sound counterintuitive, but this strategy often leads to faster sales—and even can result in offers that meet or exceed your original asking price.
By listing your property just under its market value, you’ll attract more interest from eager buyers, increasing your chances of multiple offers. More competition can drive up the final selling price and lead to quicker negotiations. It’s often a great way to get your property sold quickly without leaving too much money on the table.
Quick Tip: Our experience has shown that homes marketed just below market value tend to receive the most attention and can end up selling at or near their market price, due to the competitive nature of the process.
2. Have All Your Paperwork Ready
One of the most significant causes of delays in the selling process is paperwork. To keep the sale process moving quickly, ensure that you have all necessary documents ready before you even list your home. These include things like the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), recent repair or maintenance invoices, title deeds, and any other relevant documents.
By having everything ready to go, you'll be able to respond to any buyer requests or queries without delays, which helps to keep the process on track and reduces the risk of any holdups during conveyancing.
3. Prepare Your Home and Maximise Viewings
First impressions matter. Ensuring your property is in top condition can significantly speed up the sale. A clean, well-presented home is more likely to attract serious buyers and help close the deal faster.
Focus on areas like cleaning the kitchen, wiping down surfaces, fixing minor repairs, and decluttering.
The more buyers can imagine themselves living in your home, the quicker the sale can happen.
Additionally, if you can arrange multiple viewings in one day, this helps avoid multiple rounds of tidying up. It also gives potential buyers the sense that there is competition for the property, which can lead to faster offers.
4. Sell with the Best Local Estate Agent
An experienced local estate agent can be a game-changer when it comes to selling quickly. A good agent will have extensive knowledge of the local market and access to a strong pool of buyers. If your goal is to sell quickly, make sure to communicate this with your agent so they can adjust the marketing strategy accordingly.
In addition, a skilled agent will work hard to facilitate the process, ensuring offers come in quickly and that negotiations are handled efficiently. Strong relationships with conveyancers can also speed up the paperwork once an offer is accepted.
Auction Option for Quick Sales
If time is of the essence and you want to skip the traditional waiting game, selling via auction is another option to consider. We have strong connections with trusted auction companies that specialise in quick sales. Selling at auction can significantly speed up the process: once the hammer falls, you exchange contracts immediately, and you don’t pay any estate agent fees.
This is an ideal route if you need to move quickly and are confident your property will attract competitive bids. Our team can advise you on whether auction is the right path for your property.
Ready to Sell Quickly?
If selling your home quickly is your goal, these tips will help you get there. Whether you're looking to price competitively, get your paperwork in order, or work with a great agent (or even consider the auction route), we’re here to help.
If you’d like more information or need assistance with pricing or any part of the selling process, feel free to request a callback or book a valuation with our team.
We’re committed to getting you the results you want, in the fastest time possible.