Commercial Property with Harnam - Wakefields Pinetown  

When preparing to sell your home, the first thing to do is make it presentable. This means giving the entire house a thorough cleaning and making small repairs. Mop the floors, scrub the bathrooms, and get rid of all the grime in the kitchen. Little things like patching holes in the wall, changing burned-out lightbulbs, and repairing broken appliances can make your place stand out in a crowded market. And don’t forget about paint — returning the walls to a neutral color can help your house sell quicker. White, creams, and grays can make rooms seem bigger and help potential buyers see themselves living there. If you’re not moving out before listing your home, you’ll also need to depersonalize and declutter.

The exact time it takes to sell a home depends on a few things, including: The time of year you’re listing: Homes tend to sell faster in the spring and early fall. Conditions in your local housing market: Homes sell faster in a seller’s market, when there is low inventory and high demand. The condition of your home: Homes in great condition may sell faster than homes that need more work. How the buyer is financing: If a buyer needs to take out a mortgage, this may slow down the process. Deals subject to a loan usually takes slightly compared to cash deals. The longer your home is on the market, the more money you lose. You’ll still have to pay your mortgage, taxes, and utilities until date of transfer. To avoid this, there are some things you can do to help your home sell faster. You can make impactful repairs, like adding new carpet or painting the interior. However, if it’s a seller’s market and homes are selling quickly, you might not need to make these repairs. We can also assist you set a competitive asking price.

The first step in deciding your home’s list price is to get a comparative market analysis (CMA) from Wakefields. To perform a CMA, we will will find similar homes in your neighbourhood that have the same square meters, number of bedrooms, and number of bathrooms. We’ll see what these homes recently sold for or are listed for, and use this as a starting point for your own list price. We are experts in our local neighbourhoods, so we’ll be able to price your home to sell without sacrificing your hard-earned equity. Get a free home valuation from us today!