How to prepare your property for a quick and profitable transaction ? Tips for a successful sale:

In any real estate sale, the first impression is key ! If you are determined to sell your property, preparation is essential. In this article, the Dealehome team will provide you with 8 useful tips and guidelines on how to prepare your property for sale and ensure the most successful and profitable transaction possible.

1. Research the market and determine the price

Research the current prices of similar properties in your area. Determine a reasonable and competitive price for your property if you do not want to use the method of trying a very high price and initial interest from agencies and private brokers to mislead you that it is realistic. Very often with this approach you will get dozens of calls, few viewings and almost no concrete offers. Once this period has passed you may have to drop the price, and once on the market your property will be seen and analysed by everyone. By doing this, you are indicating that you are failing to sell it at the original price and giving future buyers a reason to consider making you even lower offers. All this time is lost and so if you wish to sell your property relatively quickly, consult professionals for a realistic valuation and valuation.

2. Clean and decorate

Clean your property well ! We all see listings with pictures of homes that are cluttered with belongings. Very often these are inherited properties and the new owners are in a hurry to sell, relying on moving everything out as soon as they have a deal. This is the wrong approach. Clean everything including windows, floors and walls. Take out personal or old unnecessary items, as well as anything decorative that is too specific. Fewer decorations and furniture allow buyers to more easily envision the space, see more area and potential in it.

Update the paint as this doesn't require a lot of funds but gives a fresh look when viewing. Repair important defects in the home if any. Know that any buyer will look for the smallest flaws to use them as an argument to bring the price down. It's proven to be much more profitable to fix some things upfront, either yourself or by seeking a handyman, than to lower the price of the entire property because of specific problems.

3. Take care of the appearance of the property

If you are selling a house, invest time in the garden or balcony to make them attractive. Yes, it takes effort, but it can raise the final price and vice versa. A neglected yard, with abandoned tools or other items, immediately gives the impression that it will require a lot of cleaning, and also gives no desire to think about its use. So put in new flowers and keep the garden décor looking elementarily welcoming. The same applies to balconies, which are very often cluttered with belongings, have broken windows if they have glazing or are simply uncleaned. Cleanliness is the first sign of luxury, and of comfort.

4. Improve sanitary facilities

Explore bathroom and toilet renovation options. Clean and modern bathrooms, toilets and kitchens generate much more interest. For example, if you don't want to replace the old bathroom cabinet, you'd better remove it from the wall and paint the wall. If the toilet is old and neglected, replace it and even renovate the room. This investment is much more efficient than an agonizing wait for a buyer if the property is stuck on the market.

5. Create a cozy atmosphere

Use decorative elements such as beautiful curtains, rugs and lighting to create a cosy feel in your home. Avoid garish colours, patterns, floral motifs and bright contrasts. We are living in the decorating age of minimalism, so go for clean colours and let the future homeowner design the space. Regarding lighting, prefer table lamps, no old chandeliers or too modernist sconces. Be sure to replace light switches if they are old, as we don't realise how often we use them, but this small detail makes a huge impression.

6. Present the property with good quality photos

Use a professional photographer to take visually appealing photos of your property if you have the opportunity. If you take on the photos yourself, take a larger amount of photos, show them to friends, look at other similar properties to yours and compare them in quality. There are several stages of the sale, mainly dividing them into digital stage and actual steps. When posting a listing, remember that besides your property, you are selling the photos or their beauty. It matters how the space is photographed. Just as a certain angle can give the impression of spaciousness and depth, conversely the wrong perspective can give the impression that the space is small, even if it isn't. On our platform you have the opportunity to give the most detailed view of your property or as we say "A Dealehome listing is a virtual viewing !". With us you can also present your property in the best light through video, which is a huge plus for attracting genuinely interested buyers. By giving detailed photo and video material in your listing, you would be able to gauge when talking to potential clients how interested they are in the property. If a prospective owner asks you specific questions and with in showing you that they have a keen interest, you can be more confident in negotiating the price and setting the pace of the transaction.

7. Advertise actively

Use the advertising options on our real estate platform as they give you the opportunity to have the property with the best visibility. The money spent on advertising is negligible compared to the time and effort saved in searching for a good buyer. Through our advertising packages you will reach the maximum number of interested customers, which puts you in the advantageous position of being the one to choose, not the other way around. This is a valuable financial and time advantage.

8. Prepare all documents

Make sure all the paperwork surrounding the property is in place and ready for a quick sale. It is very common in this country to extend the time to pay for the purchase because the owner or his broker has not foreseen the presence of a document, and buyers and their lawyer or notary are increasingly meticulous with documentation. Issuance of documents by government agencies is too slow, so anticipate this formal step from the start. Be especially prepared if your property has more than one owner or is heritable.

By following these steps and investing time and effort in preparing your property, you will increase your chances of a successful sale. Be sure to look for professionals such as solicitors, notaries, real estate agents who can help make the whole process easier.