Guide to getting your house valued
If you are thinking of getting your home valued, there are a few things you should bear in mind before doing so. The key behind a successful relationship with an estate agent is to think clever. Prior to the valuation process, ensure that your property is presented to the highest standard possible. Take the time to make any sensible home improvements where necessary, as this will help to maximise the selling price.
The best time to sell your home is when the market is strong and you aren’t in a position where you are pressured to sell. This will allow you to price your house competitively against others in the area, and as a result sell for a figure you are happy with, within a convenient time.
The estate agent should give you an exact figure for the asking price at the end of the valuation process, and they should make you aware of the time period in which your home is expected to sell. They should give you details of how they arrived at these figures and timeframes, including an overview of the pros and cons of other properties in the area, the price they sold at, how long they took to sell, and how they compare to yours.
The months following the day you advertise will provide you with a pretty accurate indication of whether you have priced correctly. Lots of viewings but no offers may imply that your house is priced correctly but something is putting the buyers off, while no viewings could mean that your house is overpriced. If this happens be sure to establish the reason why and work to fix the problem as soon as possible.