Advertise your home now to clinch a Christmas sale
YOU have less than three weeks to get your property on the market if you want to sell it by Christmas, as it typically takes 60 days to sell the average home.
Those who are looking to clinch a buyer this year need to act fast to have a decent chance of success before the seasonal shutdown.
However if you are not in an immediate rush, it may be worth waiting until January, which is typically the month when homes sell the fastest.
Prospective vendors need to have their property on the market by Monday October 21 to secure a festive sale, according to data from estate agent comparison website EstateAgent4Me.com.
Although price growth has slowed amid Brexit uncertainty, the figures show the average length of time it takes to sell a property has remained relatively constant over the past four years.
Paula Higgins, chief executive of the HomeOwners Alliance, said do not use Brexit as an excuse to further delay any property sale as time is running out this year: “Start by finding the best performing estate agent in your area, checking figures such as how rapidly they sell and how often they secure the asking price.”
Price your property carefully. “Too high and you won’t get any viewings, too low and you’ll miss out on getting what your house is worth,” she said.
Instruct a conveyancing solicitor early and start pulling paperwork together now if you want to secure a quick sale, Higgins added.
Choosing the right buyer can help, ideally one who is chain free, has their finances in place and will act quickly.