QUICK FIXES TO SELL YOUR HOUSE FAST!

When you've fallen hard for another property, your old home can seem like a ball and chain around your leg - holding you back and stopping you from fully enjoying the feeling you get when you've found your dream home.

The faster you're able to sell your old house, the quicker you'll be able to buy somewhere you really love, move in and start putting your mark on it. It's easier said than done to sell your house fast, but with the property market booming there are a few steps you can take to shift your home quickly.

1. Kerb Appeal

Kerb appeal is the first impression a potential buyer gets of your house, and first impressions are vital so it's important to make sure it's a good one. Think about tidying up your front lawn or investing in some hanging baskets to improve the way the property looks from the outside.

Even simple steps such as painting the front door and weeding your path or drive can make the house seem well cared for, and improve your chances of having it snapped up in double time. Ask your friends for honest opinions; they might well be able to suggest some quick and easy fixes that it's tough to see yourself.

2. Declutter

Of course, clutter has no bearing on the property itself, but it might influence the opinion of a potential buyer. A cluttered home might make them think that upkeep in other areas of the property is also lacking - while attention to detail in presenting your property will give the opposite impression.

Try to store any moving boxes you might have lying around in the loft or the garage to keep them out of the way, and utilise any under bed storage you have to get things looking tidy.

3. Style It Out

When you sell a house you aren't just selling a property, you're also selling the lifestyle a potential buyer could have if they lived there. 

Tidiness is important but so too is style - put any furniture or decor that's especially loud or controversial in storage and try to stick to neutral colour palettes. If you keep your interior decor quite bland, it's easy for potential buyers to project themselves on to your property and imagine living there with their own possessions - imperative for a quick sale!

Get A Guaranteed Sale

All of the aforementioned options are time consuming, but there is another way to sell property quickly and free up equity for your next property - a private sale. Click here to see the benefits of Private House Sales

You'll usually be offered between 85% and 95% of the property's market value, but all fees will be covered by the buyer so you can have cash in your pocket in days.

A guaranteed cash sale is a great option for divorcees, those looking to shift fire or flood damaged houses, those who have experienced a broken chain, and people who just want the hassle taken out of selling a property.