How can I sell my home in a more challenging market?

How can I sell my home in a more challenging market?

Having had a positive start to 2023, Church & Hawes explore the reasons why they are still selling homes.

Despite rising interest rates and an increase in the cost of living, Church & Hawes are still successfully selling homes.

How can you ensure that your property is given the best chance of attracting a suitable buyer?

In the first instance it is important to ensure that your selected agent takes the time to produce high quality marketing materials. Including Enhanced Photographs, accurate Floor plans and even Virtual Viewings.

Church & Hawes pride themselves on making every property look it's best, highlighting your homes' best features by using all forms of media we have available from photographs to full property walk through tours,

Ensure your home is promoted on the right platforms

Not listing on the right platforms feels like going to shop for shoes in a store that exclusively sells clothes. Once your agent has created the perfect presentation it is crucial that it is then promoted in front of the right audience and that no stone is left unturned in terms of attracting potential buyers.

Church & Hawes ensure your property is added to major property portals including rightmove and OnTheMarket.com with additional Social Media marketing through Facebook, instagram and TikTok.

Choose a proactive Estate Agent

No one would show interest in your property if your agent isn’t putting the work in. Before picking an agent, you want to be sure that the individual and the agency have a proven track record of success. Do periodic checks, you can ask a friend to mystery shop by being an interested buyer so you can properly evaluate how your agent treats practical situations. If you are not satisfied, chances are that many others won’t be either!

Church & Hawes are passionate about properties! We make it our priority to promote your home to the most relevant audience. Our local, Multi Office Network allows us access to more relevant buyers and our proactive approach will reach a much larger audience.

It is important to bear in mind that in any given market a property is ultimately worth what the best buyer is willing to pay for it and that prices are relative (so if your sale price is lower, expect to negotiate on your purchase).

Providing you have pitched your property at a competitive price, the next most important factor is that your Estate Agent is promoting correctly to ensure that a buyer is efficiently found.

It goes without saying that Church & Hawes will go the extra mile to promote your home. We take the time to understand your needs as the seller and create a bespoke Marketing Plan to ensure we achieve a sale for your property.


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