Looking to sell your home? Property sales are on the up and demand is rising.
You may be asking yourself; is it time to make the most of this opportunity and sell for a good price?
It’s one of the most stressful things you can do in life, so when you make the decision to sell your home, you want things to conclude as smoothly as possible, and as soon as possible.
You may have had a flyer through your door or heard an ad on the radio from a property buyer promising a speedy sale. If you’re aware of all the possible pitfalls that can plague a house sale, it’s an attractive prospect.
Selling your house via the traditional estate agent route can be a long and arduous process and it can be tempting to look for a cash buyer to speed things up and get it all over with.
As an experienced property professional, I’m here to demystify the process and tell you about the different ways a property buyer can ensure that you get the best price for your home.
How a property buyer can help you sell your home
If you’ve ever sold a property before, you’ll know what a nightmare it can be to communicate with solicitors, buyers and estate agents as well as dealing with the hassle and expense of home surveys.
A property buyer will take care of all that for you. It’s what they do best. A good property buyer should do their best to make it as painless as possible. Even better, they don’t charge a fee, it’s all part of the service!
What’s involved when you contact a property buyer?
To help the property buyer help you, you’ll be offered an initial consultation. This is the chance for you and the property buyer to meet and have a chat about what you’re looking for and how best to proceed going forward.
This is also an important part of the due diligence process and is designed to ensure that you have sufficient equity in the property. A sale should not go ahead if this condition isn’t met, so if you’re offered funds without a consultation, run away!
During the initial consultation a property buyer may ask about your reasons for selling your property in order to find a suitable strategy for you. As well as getting the best price, they also have a duty of care towards you.
Strategies for selling your home include:
- Direct sale to property buyer – your home is purchased for an agreed cash sum
- Assisted Sale – the property buyer adds value to the home with a renovation
- Direct sale to third party – the property buyer agrees to source a buyer for your property
Once a suitable strategy is agreed between you, the property buyer will arrange a time that’s convenient for you to come take a look at your home and move things forward from there.
What happens once you decide to sell?
The property buyer will visit your home in order to assess its condition and agree a price with you. They may also, with your permission, have some of their team of professionals visit and give their input.
The home visits will be kept to a minimum and will be arranged at your convenience. Obviously, the sooner the visits are arranged the faster the progress, but the property buyer will be happy to go at your pace and do what is most helpful for you.
All being in order, contracts can be drawn up and the sale can proceed. The specifics will vary so I wont go into them here, but depending on how your house is sold, you could benefit from the money in a matter of weeks.
Advice from an experienced property buyer
Remember to always, ALWAYS do your due diligence and research a property buyer before you waste your precious time. A reputable, trustworthy property buyer won’t hesitate to co-operate with any queries you might have, so don’t be afraid to speak up
At all times the property buyer should be open, honest and transparent about each stage of the process. Any contracts you are asked to sign should be explained to you clearly and concisely.
Finally, do make sure that you’re not letting a wish for a faster cash sum put you off selling your property via an estate agent. While there are many good reasons to use a property buyer, sometimes it is worth selling your property by traditional means.
In summary
A good property professional will have your best interests in mind and help to make the process of selling your home as painless as possible. They do this by working with you as well as for you.
They will take care of surveys, arrange visits and make sure all paperwork is in order. You can expect excellent communication at all times and, most importantly, an efficient and stress free process.
I hope this blog has been helpful and you now have a better understanding of how a property buyer can help you to sell your home.
If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch. I’m always happy to provide you with any guidance I can, along with free, no-obligation advice.
