27 TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST AND FOR TOP DOLLAR

Discover how to protect and capitalize on your most important investment.

Because your Ottery, Lansdowne or Mitchells Plain properties may well be your largest assets, selling them is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life.

To better understand the home selling process, a guide has been prepared from current industry insider reports. Through these 27 tips, you will discover how to protect and capitalize on your most important investment, reduce stress, be in control of your situation, and make the most profit possible.

19. When the Buyer Would Like to Close

Quite often, when buyers would like to close is when they need to close.

Knowledge of their deadlines for completing negotiations again creates a negotiation advantage for you.

20. Never Sign a Deal on Your Next Home Until You Sell Your Current Home

Beware of closing on your new Lansdowne, Mitchells Plain or Ottery houses while you are still making mortgage payments on the old one or you might end up becoming a seller who is eager (even desperate) for the first deal that comes along.

21. Moving Out Before You Sell Can Put You at a Disadvantage

It has been proven that it is more difficult to sell Mitchells Plain, Ottery or Lansdowne real estate that is vacant because it becomes forlorn looking, forgotten, no longer an appealing sight.

Buyers start getting the message that you have another home and are probably motivated to sell.

This could cost you thousands of Rands.

22. Deadlines Create a Serious Disadvantage

Do not try to sell by a certain date. This adds unnecessary pressure and is a serious disadvantage in negotiations.

23. A Low Offer - Do Not Take It Personally

Invariably, the initial offer is below what both you and the buyer know he will pay for your property.

Do not be upset, evaluate the offer objectively. Ensure it spells out the offering price, sufficient deposit, amount of down payment, mortgage amount, a closing date and any special requests.

This can simply provide a starting point from which you can negotiate.

For more information on Ottery, Lansdowne or Mitchells Plain properties, contact Mark Brickles on 072 742 6963.