Top Tips For a Speedy Property Sale

Time is of the essence, they say. This can often be the case when you're suddenly faced with having to put your property on the market urgently. 

Perhaps you're immigrating and awaiting those last-minute visas. Or maybe you received a sudden job offer in another province and need to relocate immediately. Whatever the reason, you want to ensure that your property is sold and signed over smoothly - sooner rather than later. 

If selling your property quickly is a priority for you as a homeowner, there is a lot that you can do to make the process simpler and a lot less stressful. Set yourself up for success with these top tips to secure a speedy, seamless and stress-free sale.

Tips To Ensure a Speedy Property Sale

1. Clear Away The Clutter

Come moving day, you will thank yourself for doing this ahead of time. Get your home sale-ready by clearing, decluttering, and throwing out all old, broken, and unused items. By doing this now, you will vacate your property with just the items you want and need - and a much lower moving bill. A decluttered home will also be more visually appealing to potential buyers, as they can better envision making your home their own. Here are some simple ways that you can quickly amp up your home's aesthetic to make it more attractive.

2. Call In The Professionals

Having your house on show can be a tedious, time-consuming process, especially if your property is on the market a little longer than you expect. Do yourself a favour and get a professional agent to manage the day-to-day communications with potential buyers. They will handle all matters pertaining to the sale, while you focus on wrapping up the other elements of your move. It's important to be flexible with your time, in order to accommodate more interested buyers.

3. Update Compliance Certificates

Having all compliance matters above board and up to date will help you ensure a speedy sale, as most serious buyers will want their future home to be fully compliant. Remember, you will have several certificates to get up to date, so be sure to have your assessments done sooner rather than later. You don't want small administrative delays to slow down your timelines. Check out our handy Compliance Guide for tips on how to get this part right the first time.

4. Set Your Right Price

Do your homework within your local real estate market to determine the current property values in your area. This is where a professional agent will also add great value to the process, as they will have access to updated stats and information. Price your property competitively to attract the right potential buyers, while being careful not to overprice or underprice it. Remember, the last thing you want when you need a speedy sale is a bidding war. 

5. Market Your Property

When every minute counts, every tool must be employed. Use every viable avenue available to you to get the word out about your sale. Consider using some or all of the following ways to advertise your listing:

• Social media 
• Property websites
• Personal referrals among friends and family
• Community boards
• Email or text messages
• Your property agent's network
• Run an open house
• Print advertising / printed pamphlets

Need to sell up fast? We can help!

We understand the urgency and attention that a speedy sale requires and our team is ready to jump in and help. Get in touch today to arrange an introductory meeting with one of our top agents who will walk you through the selling process, advise you on your next steps, and get your property connected to the right buyer - fast.