In January 2011, we carried out the highest number of pre-sale valuations for any month in the last two and a half years and sales-wise, January exceeded everybody’s expectations by becoming the busiest ever January since our records began back in 1992! March has seen this busy trend continue but the pattern is definitely that only the realistically priced properties are selling – it is still very much a buyers market.
The property market in Ipswich seems more buoyant than in many other parts of Suffolk and for that matter, the country as a whole. A recent example of this, and proof positive of an active property market is the story of a three bedroomed semi-detached property on the Australia estate in Ipswich. We brought this property to market with one of our ever popular “open house” events. In the space of two hours, it was viewed by 31 interested parties and so many offers came through as a result, that in the end it was decided to turn the property over to sealed bid applications. There was nothing outstanding about this property and it was not under priced. It was simply accurately valued and well marketed. The end result was a sale well in excess of the guide price. This underlines the importance of an accurate valuation combined with proper presentation and marketing of a property.
How to sell your house quickly
Choose the right estate agent who accurately values your property
Choosing the right estate agent can make the difference between your property selling quickly or it hanging around on the market for some time. The trick is in choosing the right price at which to go on to the market and the right agents to do the marketing for you.
Do not be swayed by estate agents who give you unrealistically high valuations for your property. However nice it might feel to think that your home is worth thousands of pounds more than its actual market value, if you price your property unrealistically at the start, you will put off potential buyers. Starting high and then having to reduce the price simply wastes time and when a house has been on the market for some time, it can give buyers the impression that there is something wrong with it. So get it right from the start!
Here at Jonathan Waters we have over 150 years combined estate agency experience and have been established in Ipswich since 1992. This enables us to accurately price properties, so that they sell quickly whilst still achieving the best possible sale price for their owners. Our team of valuers and sale progressors will advise you every step of the way to ensure the offer you accept is the right one.
Choose an estate agent with a strong online presence and active marketing strategy
In order to sell your home quickly, it needs to be visible to as many potential buyers as possible. People search for property in different ways – many search online, via property portals such as Rightmove and search engines such as Google; others browse estate agent windows in the town centre and some browse property listings in local newspapers. Others drive around the area they are interested in to look for for-sale boards.
Here at Jonathan Waters Estate Agents we offer a comprehensive marketing programme which helps to sell houses fast!
- We have a strong web presence listing all of our properties for sale
- We upload all properties to major portals such as Rightmove. On Rightmove all of our properties are premier listed.
- We offer a mobile site, which makes browsing on all smart phones a joy (great for drive bys)
- Properties are advertised in the window of our two busy office locations – Ipswich town centre and Foxhall road
- We provide open houses when requested
- We always have at least 200 potential purchasers on our mailing lists
- We have a subscription to the Evening Star Stop Press facility. We can have your property in the newspaper within 48 hours of instruction.
Present your property well
One of the most influential things any property vendor can do to encourage a sale is to present their property in its best possible light. The best way to do this, is to look at your home as if you were seeing it through the eyes of someone else, someone who has never seen it before and someone who may be looking to buy it. This involves taking an objective view of your home, from every angle. What does it look like from the road? Does it have “kerb appeal” from the left and right? Once inside, does your home feel cluttered or look like it is in need of work? What can you do to improve the look and the saleability of your home? Make any changes or improvements you can, tidy the front and rear gardens, make any obvious minor repairs and de-clutter your home as far as possible. All these things will help to secure a quick sale.
Your estate agent will then assist in the presentation of your property by producing high quality property particulars with colour photos. Ensure you are happy with the final pictures taken, as these are what will help to attract your buyer. A good estate agent will take adequate photos to show off your home's features and emphasise its unique selling points.
Sell your property this spring!
This time of year brings with it much lighter, longer evenings which are ideal for house hunters who are out there, driving around your neighbourhood, searching for properties with ‘For Sale’ signs. The late afternoon/early evening sun shows properties off in their best light, so put your property on the market, make it stand out from the crowd and get it sold quickly with Jonathan Waters estate agents.
Estate Agents Ipswich – Contact Jonathan Waters now to sell your Ipswich Property.
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