| If you have decided to sell your own house without | | | | and friends and walk them through your home, while |
| seeking help from an agent, I would hazard a guess | | | | giving your pitch. Ask them for feedback and advice. |
| that you are trying to save money. When you | | | | Also rather than stating the obvious, i.e. here is the |
| consider that the average agent fee is 7% and can | | | | front room, try "we love to cuddle up in front of the |
| run into thousands of dollars, it makes sense to try | | | | fire in this room on a cold night!" Or rather than the |
| and sell your home yourself. Within this article I would | | | | lounge is the largest room in the house, try "We |
| like to provide a few helpful tips on how to sell your | | | | recently catered for a party of 25 people in this |
| own house: | | | | room!" |
| 1) Are you getting enough viewings? You would like | | | | 3) Find out how serious your viewers actually are. |
| to be averaging 2 viewings a week minimum. If you | | | | When you are selling your own house, you have |
| are not getting enough or any viewings, then it's time | | | | no-one else to rely on to vet your prospective |
| to do your homework. Check whether your price is | | | | buyers, this is down to you. Are they selling a |
| higher than that of similar properties up for sale | | | | property too? Do they need to be approved for a |
| within a one mile radius. Also check the property | | | | mortgage? Have they seen any other properties? |
| listings at your local estate agents. Are similar | | | | Always take your potential buyers contact details |
| properties getting more viewings? And if so, why? | | | | and tell them you will phone in a few days to |
| 2) Practice your sales pitch. Gather together family | | | | follow-up! |