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Guide to How to Sell My Own Home

How to Handle Viewings & Negotiations
Like a Pro

Preparing the Scene

Do You Have To Be There?

Personal Safety

Handling Negotiations






Preparing the Scene for Selling your Home

On the day of viewings, make sure you have a final tidy up and ensure there are no unpleasant smells around.

Try to air your home if possible, ensure that pet smells are minimised and avoid doing any cooking before your potential buyers arrive.

Consider a mild air freshener or potpourri - but don't go overboard.






Do You Have To Be There?

If you have an estate agent who will be conducting the viewing, then leave him or her to it and go out, if you can.

Your presence will just make any potential buyers more nervous and will put you at risk of having to deal with awkward questions you may not wish to answer.

Even if you are selling your home yourself, it's perfectly acceptable to have a friend or family member stand in for you - there's no need for you to be there and it can work better this way.

If you are going to conduct the viewing yourself, remember these points:

  • Let potential buyers explore your home on their own - if you absolutely have to show them where things are, make sure they enter rooms first and then leave them to it.

    Do not lead the way into rooms - this makes them seem smaller and prevents viewers from getting the best impression of a room.

  • Keep a copy of the property details handy - you may end up getting a bit nervous and tongue-tied and by referring to the details you can avoid putting your foot in it or getting confused.

  • Be prepared for any obvious difficult questions - but don't be dishonest. You have a legal obligation to provide an accurate representation of your property if asked about it.

 

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Handling Negotiations

 

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