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Tips to help you make a Quick House Sale
If you are looking for a quick house sale then instead of following the traditional route where you seek the help of estate agents, opt for an alternative way to sell your house. You can seek help of specialist companies like us that buy houses for sale. This option not only saves you huge fees that you will have to pay the estate agents and the solicitors in a traditional deal but also gives you freedom as you do not have to be at the mercy of these people. Here are some steps that will help you make a quick house sale.
1. First decide your timeline for the sale of house
The companies that deal in quick house sales are able to close a deal typically within a two to four week period. If you are relocating and need to vacate the house first then this may be sufficient. If however, you want it to be sold even faster, like in a financial emergency, then you should let the company know about this and they will accordingly arrange for a quick and fast sale of the house for you.
2. Fix the absolute minimum amount you will accept for your home
When you go through a company that buys house for sale, you may not get the actual market value of your house that a typical traditional estate agent can get you. However, if you consider the cost you have to pay such an estate agent, you'll find that the cost the company gets you is actually the same. If a quick house sale is also saving you your bill payments and other mortgage charges then using such a company is actually working in your benefit. Do a research of the market value of property in your area and accordingly decide on the minimal amount that you are ready to accept.
3. Visit and discuss with the companies in person
While you can find and contact companies through the internet, do talk to them and discuss your priorities with them in person. When you discuss things face to face, you get a fair idea of how they approach and process the sale. Get clarifications from them on all points on which you have doubts especially whether you can use your own solicitors to check the contracts they prepare. Also make sure whether you will be asked to commit on the spot or not and how you would like it to be.
4. The Survey
Quick house sale companies will send an agent to inspect your house and then a qualified RICS Surveyor after which they will quote a fair and accurate value they will offer for your property. Be around the agent and get as many points clarified about the value of your home before the survey is conducted so you can understand the real value. of the property
5. Agreement to close the deal
After the evaluation of your property you will be given an offer. Take your time to think back and decide if you agree to the quote and the sale or not. If you agree then get your solicitor to check the contract. Only after your solicitor is ok with the contract should you go ahead and agree to it.
If you follow these steps, you will be able to make a quick house sale and at an appropriate market rate.