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11th January 2017
Selling a home takes a certain amount of courage - particularly if you’re still looking to buy a property to move into after the sale. In fact, many people are anxious about putting their homes on the market because they haven’t yet found their next ideal home.
While the idea of finding a new home, completing the buying process, moving in and then selling seems appealing, in many cases it’s unrealistic. It’s a good time to sell, so there’s no point in waiting until your dream property comes on the market.
This year, we want to help you take the plunge and put your home on the market, knowing that you’re in professional hands. Our local property experts will not only make the selling process as quick and simple as possible for you - we’ll also help you find an ideal new home to move into as soon as you’re ready.
This is a conundrum that many home buyers and sellers struggle with, and there are certainly merits to both sides of the argument. However, if not having found the perfect property to move into is one of your reasons for hesitating to sell, you may want to consider some of the myths about the buying and selling process.
Many homeowners fear that they will be left homeless if they put their houses on the market before they have found another property. However, for the majority of sellers this is simply not the case. The selling process is not instant, and while everyone hopes for a quick sale, the truth is that months could pass between putting your home on the market and handing over the keys.
During this time, you are the one in control. The process can move as slowly or as quickly as you see fit, giving you plenty of time to get your affairs in order. It is your decision to accept an offer at a time that works for you, and even after you’ve accepted the offer, you will have a number of weeks before contracts are signed and keys are handed over.
Not only is putting your house on the market before purchasing another property possible - it can also be highly advantageous. After all, making an offer on your dream house once your own property is already on the market puts you in a stronger position in the chain to buy quickly, giving you an edge when it comes to the sellers accepting an offer.
In many cases, a seller will choose not to accept an offer from a buyer who hasn’t yet put their own house on the market, as it suggests that the buyer hasn’t yet got their own affairs in order, and may delay the sale process, complicating the entire buying and selling chain. If you can show that you have the confidence to make a decision and stand by it, the seller of your dream home is far more likely to want to work with you to achieve a quick, problem-free sale.
In the case that you’re unable to find an ideal property before an offer is made on your house, it’s not the end of the world. After all, once you have a buyer you already hold a strong place in the chain, and have a higher possibility of having an offer quickly accepted once you do find that perfect property.
Should you need to postpone the moving-in day for your buyers, be as transparent as possible. Chances are, they have been in the same scenario as you, and they understand that the buying and selling process is a fluid and constantly changing one.
Don’t forget the possibility of renting a property in the short term while you get your next home in order - it may not be an ideal scenario, but if it helps you sell quickly and for a great price, then you may find it a worthy sacrifice in the short term!
With expert knowledge of properties across Brighton and Hove, we can connect you with the properties that are most appropriate for your needs, ensuring that you have a range of options to explore throughout the selling process.
With an extended reach across the whole city, our property experts are able to pair sellers and buyers even before your property is officially put on the market, putting your mind at ease and getting the wheels turning for a swift buying and selling process.
With 4 offices across Brighton and Hove, and over 17 years of service as an independent Estate Agent, you can be certain that we’ll leave no stone unturned when it comes to finding a range of properties in your ideal area and price range.
We will keep in regular contact with you throughout the buying and selling process, ensuring that we understand your priorities thoroughly. This will avoid time-wasting trips to view properties that don’t match your criteria, and give you more time to focus on selling your own property.
When you sell your home with Maslen, you’ll be given first class treatment every step of the way, as well as being the first to know about new properties on the market.
Stop fretting about whether to buy or sell first, and have the best of both worlds with Maslen. We’ll be with you every step of the way, from putting your home on the market to picking up the keys for your new dream home.
Are you ready to take the plunge in 2017? Get in touch with our property experts today!