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