9 Tips for selling your property

Viva has prepared 9 tips for selling your home. Okay, so some of these points might seem pretty obvious, but if you can tick all these boxes it will enable us to help you sell your property much faster…

1. Paperwork

Have all your property-related paperwork available (escritura, copia simple, etc.), plus a set of copies ready for us to take back to the office. It is essential to ensure legitimacy, avoid legal problems, facilitate the transaction and protect the interests of all parties involved.

2. Bills Paid

Make sure all your bills (utilities, property taxes, community fees, garbage collection, etc.), are paid up to date, and copies of all receipts are available for our files. Having all bills paid when selling a house is essential to demonstrate clear ownership, avoid legal problems and provide confidence to buyers, thus speeding up the real estate transaction.

3. Availability

Be available for viewing appointments. If you really want to sell, then you can't afford to miss a single opportunity. You can always reschedule a lunch date! Being available for viewing appointments when selling a house is crucial to show it properly, generate interest quickly and increase the chances of a successful sale.

4. Presentation

Showcase your home to maximum advantage. Make sure it's looking at its best… for each and every viewing. Ensuring that the property looks its best when selling a house increases its attractiveness, creates a positive first impression and maximises the perceived value, improving the chances of sale.

5. Keys

Don't shut us out. If you're going away, please either give us a set of keys or let us know where we can collect them from. Leaving a copy of the keys with the real estate agent when selling a house facilitates access for efficient viewings and showings, speeding up the selling process and increasing the visibility of the property.

6. Friendly Welcome

Put on the kettle, bring out the biscuits and be prepared to sit down for a friendly chat with VIVA's prospective buyers. Welcoming visitors in this way when selling a home creates a welcoming atmosphere, encourages a positive experience and can influence a more favourable buying decision.

7. Realistic Price

Be realistic and straightforward about the price you're looking for. Just tell us what you have in mind. Asking a realistic and straightforward price when selling a house attracts genuine buyers, speeds up the sale, reduces negotiation and prevents the property from stagnating on the market.

8. Be Frank

If there's any kind of problem with your property, say so. Most problems can be resolved, so please be upfront about it. Openness and disclosure of problems with the house when selling builds trust, avoids unpleasant surprises and contributes to a fair and successful real estate transaction.

9. Refurbishments

If your property has seen better days, maybe it's time to consider some home improvements… even if it's only a lick of paint. Making improvements to the house when selling it increases its value, attracts interested buyers, reduces time on the market and boosts the chances of obtaining a higher price.

In short, the successful sale of a property requires thorough attention to detail in a number of facets. By attending to these crucial points, sellers can significantly improve their chances of a smooth and profitable real estate transaction.