What Next Step Should I Take With My...
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House Is On The Market
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Went on Wednesday. I’ve had two visits and two more booked
No offers - I think it’s on at too high a price. If I don’t get any offers this month I will reduce and leave for another month then if I don’t get any I will rent it out - hopefully before the holiday season
No offers - I think it’s on at too high a price. If I don’t get any offers this month I will reduce and leave for another month then if I don’t get any I will rent it out - hopefully before the holiday season
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Yes.
But something that I did when I was selling our last house was to ask a friend to come in and ‘criticise’ the house. Often when you live somewhere you are oblivious to its faults, and a fresh eye might help remove any stumbling blocks.
Equally when I was looking for a house to buy, I was shocked at how some were presented: toys all over the front door step - almost couldn’t get into the property; in one house the daughter was still in bed and we weren’t able to see the room; another had two ferocious barking dogs in the next door garden.
Not suggesting that you would make these mistakes, but worth giving it a try??
But something that I did when I was selling our last house was to ask a friend to come in and ‘criticise’ the house. Often when you live somewhere you are oblivious to its faults, and a fresh eye might help remove any stumbling blocks.
Equally when I was looking for a house to buy, I was shocked at how some were presented: toys all over the front door step - almost couldn’t get into the property; in one house the daughter was still in bed and we weren’t able to see the room; another had two ferocious barking dogs in the next door garden.
Not suggesting that you would make these mistakes, but worth giving it a try??
What part of the country are we in?
Some areas will obviously move faster than others; nephew and his partner have just bought in central London - property went on the market on a Saturday morning, their offer was accepted same afternoon and there were over 20 bookings still to look at it.
Do agree though that 5 days is far too early to worry about.
Some areas will obviously move faster than others; nephew and his partner have just bought in central London - property went on the market on a Saturday morning, their offer was accepted same afternoon and there were over 20 bookings still to look at it.
Do agree though that 5 days is far too early to worry about.
Hi Ric.ror
4 bookings in 4 days on the market is pretty good, believe me, and the 2 who have seen it might have other houses to see before deciding and may book a second viewing......I have known friends and family have their houses and flats on the market for weeks before even getting a single booking, but eventually sell it.
I wouldn't be in any rush to reduce the price so quickly as the buyer will definitely put in an offer lower than your asking price, so up to you if you accept. If you reduce the price even more so quickly, they will offer you even less....being patient is the key here.
I would leave it about 6 weeks see what response you get and off to a good start already....so hopefully get an offer.
I would also take Tony's advice and try and clean up the garden a bit....first impressions really do count.
Best of luck, Ric :-)
4 bookings in 4 days on the market is pretty good, believe me, and the 2 who have seen it might have other houses to see before deciding and may book a second viewing......I have known friends and family have their houses and flats on the market for weeks before even getting a single booking, but eventually sell it.
I wouldn't be in any rush to reduce the price so quickly as the buyer will definitely put in an offer lower than your asking price, so up to you if you accept. If you reduce the price even more so quickly, they will offer you even less....being patient is the key here.
I would leave it about 6 weeks see what response you get and off to a good start already....so hopefully get an offer.
I would also take Tony's advice and try and clean up the garden a bit....first impressions really do count.
Best of luck, Ric :-)
Further help required - does anyone think it might be worthwhile withdrawing the house from the sales market and putting it up for rental for six months? I’m just conscious of it being empty during the winter months and feel it would be better to have someone in it and heating it and then pop it on sale over spring
Any ideas would be welcome
Any ideas would be welcome
another had two ferocious barking dogs in the next door garden
nothing you can do about them except shoot them. We had a drummer practising next door when we were trying to sell ours.
Have you checked with Rightmove, Zoopla etc to see wat other properties have sold for?
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nothing you can do about them except shoot them. We had a drummer practising next door when we were trying to sell ours.
Have you checked with Rightmove, Zoopla etc to see wat other properties have sold for?
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