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If you’re thinking of selling in the new year, December is the time to get everything in place for putting your home on the market when buyer activity picks up.
With a break from work to finesse your presentation and a quieter month to get valuations from agents and find your perfect match, there are lots of advantages to starting the ball rolling now.
And by getting ahead of everyone else so you’re ready to go on your ideal launch date, you’ll avoid the heavily booked New Year diaries of photographers and agents that can delay getting started.
With that in mind, we’ve put together an action plan to help you make the most of December and the festive season, with tips on being hot to trot for selling in the new year. So let’s see why it’s the time to:
By taking a few steps now, you can launch your home with a polished profile, pristine presentation, and a perfectly pitched price to get New Year buyers knocking at your door.
There are plenty of estate agents in Cheshire to choose from, and to whittle them down to a select few to value your home, it’s wise to run a few preliminary checks, including:
All of this should help you narrow down your search to the agents who are not only the best at what they do, but also the best for you, and without wasting time on the ones who fall short.
Valuations are your first real insight into the local market and demand for your home, so book them now to understand your likely sale price and future budget. Things to look out for when agents visit include:
By comparing and judging every agent on the same basis, whether they’re independent or corporate, you can see beyond the sales pitches and make a decision based on your own terms.
After you’ve met a few agents, you’ll usually have a favourite. That instinct is often right, and you can make sure you’re making the best decision with a little scrutiny into the following criteria:
When you add everything together, your choice should be someone you’re not just confident entrusting your home to, but also who you like the idea of speaking to for the months ahead.
With your favourite agent selected and instructed, it’s time to plan your home launch and strategy so that selling in the new year starts with making a splash when you hit the market.
If you sort all of this in December, you’ll have your marketing and strategy in place for your launch, leaving you free to focus on the final touches to perfect your home’s presentation.
The festive season provides the unique combination of time to prepare for selling in the new year and January-sale bargains for snappy styling touches. Make a start with this checklist:
We’ve written lots on this subject, including Four Ways to Declutter, Late-Year Gardening, and The Power of Professional Photos, all designed to boost your saleability and selling price – why not take a look?
Then now’s the time to plan. Demand for homes in Cheshire always picks up after the holidays, and if your agent, home and marketing are all set and raring to go, you’ll be in pole position for a sale.
A December valuation is your first step to securing a motivated New Year buyer, so call us on 01565 318622 or email us at enquiries@lordandporter.com to start preparing your move for success!