First impressions 2016 | Page 16

6. TIME – HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? Real Estate’s equivalent to “How long is a piece of string?” is “How long will it take to sell my house?” Again, there is no crystal ball, but there are some actions you can take to ensure it is a swift as possible. Discuss the method of sale with your real estate agent. Some types of sales are more effective in different areas and in different types of markets e.g. whether there is an abundance of buyers or if there is an over-supply of properties. Ensure that your property is as accessible as possible. If you make it too difficult for the buyers to view, they may not be prepared to wait around. Price the property to appeal to the majority of buyers in the local market.