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Selling a House

Not everyone chooses to use an estate agent when selling their home, and an increasing number of homeowners are selling their houses themselves. While this method presents a number of financial benefits, the time constraints and selling know-how of the homeowner can result in a lengthy sale process. Estate agents can be costly but their inside knowledge and experience with selling homes can prove to be a great tool. If you decide to sell your home on your own there are a number of tips that you will need to take into account to make the process as smooth as possible.

Finding out how much your house is worth is a big step in marketing the property. This will need to be done by a knowledgeable professional and can come at a cost, however many estate agents will provide this for free if they believe they can sign you as a client.

The price will take into account the area, condition of the house and also any extras that you may wish to include in the sale such as carpets or appliances, these are generally referred to as 'fittings'. Some buyers may like the included fittings but others will prefer a blank canvas.

'Fixtures' are the parts of a house that are assumed to be included in any sale unless otherwise stated. This includes items such as central heating systems and built-in fireplaces. These must be included in the sale of the house unless it has been specifically stated that they won't be by the seller. Preparing a list to provide to buyers will help to clear this area up and make sure both parties are completely happy with the deal.

The final part of any sale is the negotiation and most buyers will place a bid of less than the asking price. The best way to combat this is to inflate the price before marketing the property. This leaves room for negotiation with buyers and ensures you still receive value for your property.

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