Why use an Estate Agent in chipstead?
There is a recent trend towards trying to sell your own property. Many new websites now offer services to assist you with this, but at AgentQuote.co.uk, we believe that there would be great value to you in finding a good estate agent in chipstead to market and sell your property.
Here are some points to consider when deciding whether to find an estate agent in chipstead to help you market and sell or let your property.
chipstead Estate Agents Are Natural Sales People
It takes a special kind of person to be a good sales person. It takes character, charisma, a certain manner, the right looks... these are simply things that many of us lack. Hopefully your local chipstead estate agent will posses the attributes of a good sales person, and close the sale for you faster and at a better price than you could manage on your own!
Quality Marketing
A good chipstead estate agent will be an expert at marketing your property. They will know how to advertise your property in all the right places. Ideally your chipstead property needs as much exposure as possible, to maximise interest from potential buyers. Normally an agent will advertise your property on property portals, such as Rightmove, and in your local or chipstead property post. Other forms of marketing include window cards, handouts, mail-shots and open-house days. Remember, the frequency and quality of the content of the advertising is just as important as where it appears.
Expertise
If want to do something complicated then it's normally prudent to either seek expert advice, or to get an expert to do the work for you. Selling or buying property in chipstead is no exception. Some property transactions can be very straightforward, but many others are not. Should something difficult crop up during the process, you will be glad of the advice and expertise of your estate agent.
Presentation
A good estate agent in chipstead will be able to advise you on how to best present your property to potential purchasers.
Selling Tips
Clean your windows
If your windows or mirrors are looking grubby, consider mixing some white spirit vinegar with a little water and washing up liquid, popping the mixture in a spray-bottle and giving your windows and mirrors a clean. (use this cleaning tip at your own peril!). The washing liquid will act as a de-greaser and the vinegar will act as an anti-foamer / streaker. Grubby windows or mirrors will create a bad impression on chipstead property buyers.
Pet Problems
If you own pets, then consider re-housing them while your try to sell your home. At the very least, keep them out of sight during viewings, and make sure that you have removed as much trace of them as possible. Cat litter trays, bowls of pet food, pet hairs, stains on carpets and scratched up walls or furniture can be off-putting. There is also the issue of allergies to consider. Many people are allergic to pet hairs and dust. A home that sets off a reaction may put off otherwise keen chipstead viewers. Consider calling in a local chipstead cleaning specialist to revive carpets.
Tidy The Garden
Perhaps you are not much of a gardener, your lawn is un-cut and the whole place is looking rather messy! Well it’s time to get busy. A badly presented garden may well be off-putting to chipstead buyers. Cut the lawn, trim the edges and remove as much junk and clutters as you can. A few plastic pots filled with colourful flowers could really change the appeal of your property.
Spend Up To 1%
It is often advised that a seller should consider spending up to 1% of the sale value of the property on re-decoration, D.I.Y. and / or touching-up to achieve the best price. You should discuss this with a local chipstead specialist adviser or chipstead estate agent. A good chipstead estate agent may be able to point you in the right direction.