Securing the right buyer for your home can be quite a challenge, especially during the winter months, when the days are shorter and you haven't got the weather on your side.
Viewings are a vital part of the selling process and entail more than just showing a potential buyer around your home. It's an opportunity to sell your property face to face and potentially convince a cautious buyer to make an offer.
The challenges of showcasing a property in winter
Summer is a great time to showcase a property, with long days, plentiful natural sunlight and the opportunity to showcase outdoor spaces in the best light possible.
Winter presents a challenge as the short days and cold weather can make showcasing your home more difficult.
A professional estate agent, like Reeds Rains, conducts viewings all year round and will have accumulated a lot of selling experience and knowledge.
Unlike yourself, who will have lots of other things to be focused on in your life, a professional estate agent does this for a living and can give your property the full attention that it needs to properly shine.
You can get started with a free property valuation, with no obligation to sell, and get expert advice on the viewing process.
Viewings are more than just showcasing a property
Many homeowners may think the most important part of a viewing is the viewing of the property itself, but there's more to it than that.
While seeing a property in person can encourage a buyer to act if it lives up to or exceeds their expectations, sometimes those expectations aren't met, putting you in a difficult position.
Our local experts are masters in the art of selling and understand that even the most motivated buyers can require some work.
Acting as a salesperson isn't as easy as it seems, especially when a potential buyer has reservations. You might love your home but what makes it special to you may not be inherent to a prospective buyer.
You'll also have some general knowledge of what makes your area a good place for someone to move to, but our local experts sell properties in your area every week and will know exactly what kind of local amenities and features will appeal to a buyer, as well as how the market is performing.
A professional estate agent can also build up rapport with a buyer before they even step foot in your property, making them feel at ease and hopefully confident enough to make a move.
Time management
It can be a challenge managing the sale of your home while also getting on with your usual life - not to mention the process of securing and moving into a new property.
Plus, many potential buyers will be in a similar position, so finding the right time for a viewing to suit both parties can be difficult.
As we've already stated, our local estate agents do this day in and day out, meaning they can fully dedicate to the sale of your home, giving you more time and freedom to plan your future.
If you plan on moving this winter, you can get expert advice with no obligation to sell with a free property valuation.
Reeds Rains E-marketing Executive
