How​ ​to​ ​privately​ ​sell​ ​your​ ​house​ ​on​ ​
​ ​Zoopla

Selling Home Privately

Is​ ​selling​ ​home​ ​or​ ​any​ ​property​ ​privately​ ​right​ ​for​ ​you?​ ​Let’s​ ​check​ ​here:

• Do​ ​you​ ​know​ ​the​ ​value​ ​of​ ​your​ ​house​ ​or​ ​property​ ​you​ ​want​ ​to​ ​sell?​ ​Check valuation​ ​now 
• Do​ ​you​ ​know​ ​how​ ​to​ ​take​ ​property​ ​pictures? 
• Can​ ​you​ ​draw​ ​a​ ​floor​ ​plan?​ ​(not​ ​mandatory)
• Are​ ​you​ ​comfortable​ ​in​ ​showing​ ​your​ ​home​ ​to​ ​prospective​ ​buyers? 
• Can​ ​you​ ​negotiate​ ​with​ ​prospective​ ​buyers?
• Do​ ​you​ ​know​ ​the​ ​process​ ​of​ ​selling​ ​a​ ​property? 
• Do​ ​you​ ​know​ ​any​ ​good​ ​solicitor​ ​who​ ​can​ ​assist​ ​you​ ​with​ ​your​ ​selling process? 

If ​your ​answer ​is YES​ ​then ​you ​are ​qualified ​to ​sell ​your ​house ​privately!

Here​ ​is​ ​the​ ​information​ ​you​ ​need​ ​to​ ​know​ ​before​ ​you​ ​put​ ​your​ ​property​ ​for sell.

Selling property has never been an easy task. It is a big challenge for any property owner looking to sell their property, especially for those who do not wish to contact traditional high street agent.

These days, sellers are looking to spend less and get more, and luckily the technology has made it possible to some extent. Traditionally, newspaper adverts, for-sale sign boards and word-of-mouth were, and remain, useful means to market your property. But thanks to the Internet, the single most important method to promote your property for sale to home hunters is online. This means getting your property details listed on the leading property websites like Zoopla

But selling your home privately will require more effort, as you will have no agent to advertise your property or show people around your home.

Let me help you a bit then..

How​ ​to​ ​advertise​ ​you​ ​property?

Around seven out of ten property buyers live within few miles of the home they wish to purchase, so advertising the sale around your local area is ideal.

You can take help of local press, including advertising only newspapers or any small local publications.

Most of the online portals are typically aimed at estate agents, but there websites like 99home.co.uk that offer basic packages to advertise your property at lower rates. If you are keen to secure prominent advertising on the major portals, consider using upgraded online estate agent service.

Documents​ ​preparation 

You will have to prepare documents explaining all the important details of your home.

You need to create a detailed room-by-room guide, listing the dimensions and points of interest for each and every room, including number of windows, EPC rating, condition etc.. Just imagine the route you will take to show buyers, and follow this room order in the same particulars.

Photographs and floor plan is the major tool in selling a home, while recent energy bills (EPC) and a video tour are also desirable.

There are many softwares available online which makes it simple to create a floor plan for your property.

Set​ ​your​ ​house​ ​price  

With your house looking its best your next job is to set a right price for your property.. This is one of the most important point where we actually rely on an estate agent for valuation, but online estate agents made life easy here. Now you can check your house price online on Free House Price Check as well as you can get some help from Zoopla.

Conducting​ ​a​ ​property​ ​viewing 

No estate agent knows more than you about your property. Most of the time when you visit a property for buying purpose and ask a question to estate agent, normally they say, “ I will get back to you after confirmation with property owner”
The way in which you will provide property information and conduct viewing around your home has a huge impact on whether they decide to make an offer.

Before showing anyone around, make sure your house looks as presentable as possible e.g nice and tidy rooms, cleaned windows, fix any thing which need bit attention.

Be present at the front door to greet your buyers and remain positive about the property. The atmosphere you create will influence how people feel about your home and of course about you as well because they may know that it’s a private house sell and how easy would it be dealing with you once you accept an offer?

Depending on the property if its a double story house It is usually best to start the tour from living room, complete the rest of the downstairs area, move upstairs, then show them the garden.

If it’s a flat then again start with living room and complete the rest of other rooms.

Try to explain all the plus point of each rooms like windows, radiator, TV or broadband connection etc. When you are done with the tour, ask if they have any questions about the property.

Negotiation

How price pretty much depends on current market situation so keep your head clear during financial dealing of your property and do not become intimidated by price negotiation.

Decide how much you are willing to accept beforehand and don’t go below that figure - regardless of how anxious you are to sell the house. In case you have lots of offer then pick who is in best buying situation or just pay £99 and let online estate agent to negotiate on your behalf for better price achievement.

In case, If you turn down an offer always try to do so in a very friendly manner, you want to be able to leave the door open just in case you do decide to accept the offer further down the line.

When​ ​to​ ​use​ ​an​ ​online​ ​or​ ​high​ ​street​ ​estate​ ​agent

If your property has ownership issue or any complicated leasehold situation, you are probably better off leaving the sale to an experienced estate agent.

In case you’re unable to sell your property or gain any interest within 8-12 week,s consider reducing small amount. If still no success then speak to an online estate agent or your local high street agent.

When a property has been on the market for a more than 12 weeks, buyers can sometimes be reluctant to match the asking price, as they often suspect there is little competition or complication for the property.

Advantages​ ​and​ ​disadvantages​ ​of​ ​selling​ ​privately 

Some people prefer selling their home privately, without taking any help from local real estate agent. Now selling privately is more easier than before. Having an online estate agent as your backup you can save ££££. Situation like, you have no time or property is too far then you should consider a online or high street agent. You should be well aware of the pros and cons before selling the home privately.

With 99home, you have control of your property. You can amend description, features, price or change pictures any time.

Selling your home is not as simple as it looks, and may require a lot of time and effort. You should also consider whether you be happy presenting your home to stranger.

Any queries, feel free to contact 99home.