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    6-Step Guide to Selling Your Southport Home

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    Step 1: Determine Your Southport Home’s Value Setting the right price for your property is crucial to a successful sale. Many homeowners start by using online valuation tools on the portals, which can provide a fair indication of the current market value of your home based on recent sales in the area. However, these tools […]

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    6-Step Guide to Selling Your Southport Home

    Step 1: Determine Your Southport Home’s Value
    Setting the right price for your property is crucial to a successful sale.

    Many homeowners start by using online valuation tools on the portals, which can provide a fair indication of the current market value of your home based on recent sales in the area.

    However, these tools are computer-generated valuations and cannot consider such things as your décor, any improvements you have made, or which side of the street you are on (for example one side of your street might have North facing gardens with no views and the other South facing with open views).

    We recommend inviting two or three high street estate agents to provide a more accurate valuation. Be sure to ask each Southport estate agent how they arrived at their valuation, and don’t be swayed by an agent who promises an unrealistically high price.

    Step 2: Choose the Right Southport Estate Agent
    When choosing an Southport estate agent, it’s important to consider your needs and preferences. If you’re short on time and prefer a more hands-off approach, a traditional high street agency may be the best choice.

    We do things a little different at Anthony James, seen our faces on our for sale and sold boards?
    The reason for this is that the agent that comes to value your property is the agent that you deal with from start to finish.
    Unlike your normal high street agent where the business owner comes to do a valuation for you, and they are never to be seen again!! you then get passed onto the office once you have given them your instruction and no one who has even been in your property deals with the viewings offers and communication.

    Not with us, your personal agent will take care of marketing your home and screen viewings (to reduce time wasters) on your behalf, do the viewings for you, give you the feedback and negotiate the sale price as they were the original valuer.

    However, if you’re comfortable doing some of the work yourself, an online estate agent may be a more affordable option. However, keep in mind that online agents often require payment regardless of whether your property sells or not.

    Step 3: Get Your Southport Home Market-Ready
    Before putting your Southport home on the market, it’s important to ensure that it’s in the best possible condition. This means decluttering, depersonalising, and making any necessary repairs or improvements. If you need any guidance on that, do pick up the phone.

    Step 4: Market Your Southport Property
    Marketing is key to attracting potential buyers for your Southport home, so it’s important to make sure your property is visible across all relevant channels. Your agent should take care of this for you, but it’s worth asking them about their marketing strategy to ensure it aligns with your expectations.

    Step 5: Conduct Viewings
    Once your property is on the market, you’ll need to conduct viewings for potential buyers. Either the estate agent will take care of this on your behalf, or you can do them yourself. Make sure to prepare your home for viewing and be ready to answer any questions potential buyers may have.

    Step 6: Negotiate the Sale
    Once you’ve received an offer on your property, it’s time to negotiate the sale. Your agent will handle this on your behalf, but it’s important to be clear about your expectations and preferences. Remember, the goal is to achieve a fair price for your property that satisfies both you and the buyer.

    If you’re thinking of selling your Southport home, why not take advantage of our free valuation service?

    Our expert team can provide you with an accurate assessment of your Southport property’s value and guide you through the selling process from start to finish.
    Contact us today to book your no-obligation [free valuation/market appraisal] and take the first step towards a successful house move.

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