Selling a home Fast ~tips?

MaryQueen, sorry to hear about your disability and wish you every success in selling your home quickly.

When my father died my late mother sold her house, coping with osteoporosis she just wanted somewhere that required very little effort. She moved into a managed sheltered accommodation flat and found that ideal for her and was very happy there..

Pretty much agree with a lot of advice particularly as regards to clutter, I can never understand people who allow their properties to be viewed on Right Move with kitchen work surfaces chocka, mucky utensils, plates etc visible, un made beds, tangles of clothes, heaps of shoes all over the place. Have even seen an overflowing bin in one picture. If there is an estate agent involved it begs the question why they can't be candid and say, "this is very off putting to potential buyers and could knock thousands off the price because you aren't showcasing your home in the best possible light"

When we've sold our properties previously we've boxed up surface clutter, not to the extent of de personalising but everything had to be put away, much harder when our children were living at home 2 houses ago ! We moved at the beginning of the year having sold our last house in a couple of days, with two offers at the asking price, quite different from a couple of years ago when we put if up for sale when the market was sluggish and decided after a stupid offer to withdraw it and wait. So much depends on the prevailing house market, but as I understand it there are not a lot of properties being offered for sale at the moment. We were lucky this time the market has been so buoyant. Having said that it takes a certain amount of effort on the part of the sellers to present a property in the best possible light, as detailed by Georgesgran and nongran further stated, you are selling a lifestyle. I had a bit of an argument with the estate agents with that in mind, we had communal gardens with last house that went down to the Thames, and I asked them to take some more pictures of the outside areas, which they hummed and hahed about seemingly, given that was their remit, to miss the point, these gardens and river frontage was a major selling point to anyone moving to that development.

Hope all goes well

Not only are you selling a lifestyle you want it to appeal to as many viewers as possible, which means staying away from loud decor, very bright colours (says she with a bright orange wall in her kitchen) and cluttered rooms.

If you can get 10 viewers early on you want at least five of them to think it's a possibility. Then maybe a few of them may return for a second viewing and one or two may make an offer.

Just noticed something apart from me no one has bought or sold a house in the last couple of years.

I suggest you read the stress of buying and selling thread below this one. Started by Craftyone continued by Spice101. It will open your eyes to the reality of selling your home.

Good kerb appeal, clean and clear clutter, open windows, I wouldn’t personally have candles burning or air fresheners sprayed, neat and tidy house, have lots of storage is always a bonus! I would de personalise by removing excess ornaments, shampoos etc in bathrooms. Lighter walls always make your home look more spacious , let plenty of light in, so blinds up, curtains open,

Parking can be a problem so maybe give some thought to that. I would have mega problems selling my house because of the state of my neighbours which is permanently rented. My fences and shed have been freshly painted, theirs have not been touched since 2009 so everything looks on its last legs.

In a previous house which was all open plan at the front, I cut the grass of a neighbour to enhance the kerb appeal and "shared" my flower tubs temporarily.

Kerb appeal is most important,pathway or drive weed free and front door sparkling clean.
Clear all nic-naks away and have kitchen worktops clear from clutter.
Have bedroom doors open and let potential buyers walk in first
that way the room will not look crowded if it is on the smaller side.
Make sure your house is free from cooking smells & pet smells then cross your fingers xx good luck

No matter how quickly you find a buyer for your house, it is currently taking a long time for sales to be completed. The house opposite us sold very quickly, ie the Sold sign went up within a few days, but the couple have only just moved out some 7 months later.
Conveyancers have been very busy, with a rush of buyers due to the stamp duty discount, and Covid has slowed things down hugely.

Whiff

Sorry in my experience you are asking the impossible. No such thing as selling a house fast. Unless you sell to a company that will give you lot less than your house is worth same goes for auctioning it.

My last house sale and purchase was completed in six weeks from start to finish. My purchasers were in rented accommodation, having previously sold a property. I bought a new property and all of us were living in our homes by the end of the sixth week. So, yes it can be done. We had excellent solicitors too.

Whiff
I was ready to take out a contract for the demise of my solicitor and estate agent, it was that bad.
Disclaimer. I’m only joking ?

Makes sure that you price it reasonably.

Use an agent and solicitor for whom you have had a personal recommendation.