5/07/2014

How To Sell Your House Without An Estate Agent

Property deals are very problematic and tricky these days. People are generally more anxious about buying property. They are more concerned about the nature of transactions and their sanctity. This has mainly happened due to the fluctuating and hazardous nature of the property market in recent times. Property markets have seen a drop in demand and this may be affecting sales of all properties in major Indian cities. People are finding it hard to get proper buyers for a house or even an apartment. Affordable housing is not always easy to find and hence mainstream buyers are staying away from buying homes and apartments directly from buyers.

Are you looking to sell off your home? Why are you selling off your home? Are you looking to earn a profit? Are you otherwise simply looking to dispose off the property as soon as possible at almost any sum you get? These are questions that you must ask yourself before deciding to sell off your property. Once you get the answers, you will have the right kind of perspective required before selling off any property. This will help you package your proposition accordingly. In today’s market it depends on the kind of proposition you offer. If you are simply looking to sell off your house at any good price you get, be sure to advertise something of that nature or make your intentions clear to potential buyers.

Alongside, if you are looking to get a good price and make some profits on your original investment in the home, you should be careful with regard to drawing potential buyers. The way you package your home will of course pertain to its importance as a high value investment. This will help you draw the right kind of crowd. The way you advertise your home and take a stance, will go a long way towards determining the kind of buyers you actually end up attracting. Some people cannot really draw buyers very quickly but this is possible with contemporary tools and other strategies.

You should be witnessing the rise and advent of agents and brokers in recent times. These individuals have monopolized the sector of late. They control real estate markets in most Indian cities and are often fearsome individuals with regard to operating on their own terms. They are an institution unto themselves and people still end up going to them and trusting them of their own accord. Should you be going for brokers and agents too? You should strictly steer clear of these scrupulous individuals if you want a smooth and hassle free transaction.

Many people will end up advising you to go to the nearest broker or agent as they themselves might have done in the past. Alongside, you will be given a talk on how brokers make life easier for you with regard to getting buyers for your home. While this may seem like a tempting and easy solution, you should firmly endeavor to market your property yourself without depending upon anyone. Firstly, it helps you stay in charge of everything and interact with potential buyers yourself. You will be the best person to provide information about your home to potential buyers and this is a big factor that you should keep in mind.
Alongside, agents and brokers often charge high commissions both from you and the buyer. This may sound trifling at first but it can lead to a huge dent in your pocket later on. Why should you end up paying a huge sum of money as commissions to your broker or agent? This sum will be better off in your bank account after the successful conclusion of the deal. As a result, you should always try to sell off your house yourself. A little research, effort and hard work will go a long way towards helping you market your property in the best possible manner. Learn all you can about the locality and its particular benefits.

Highlight these benefits wherever you can. Write your own sales pitch for the home and this should also include the facilities and other infrastructural amenities nearby along with access to proper transport networks and other recreational facilities. Write about the upcoming developments in the area and also the expected infrastructural growth of the same. Enquire about the prices obtained by sellers of houses in the recent past in your area and put yours on par with the same. Get the per square foot prices of property in your area and work out the accurate prices of your house. Package the house according to its best features and other highlights. Write the strong points of the house down for the benefit of prospective buyers.
Prospective buyers should be given a tour of the house and work out your deal very carefully. Do not go for the first available buyer if he/she offers prices that are way lower than what you expect or deserve. Use online classifieds portals to successfully sell your house without any agent or broker. Advertise your property on these portals under the requisite real estate section or category and watch people respond to your advertisement in droves. Be careful that you mention all necessary information properly in your advertisement. This is the first and foremost way of ensuring that people check out your home.

Always go for premium advertisements while advertising your home; this is about the only investment you will have to make. A nominal sum of money will get you phenomenal results while brokers and agents will only be charging hefty sums on the other hand. These strategies and a little effort on your part will help you avoid the clutches of brokers and agents. These individuals will only connect you with the right kind of buyers. You can do this yourself with the help of online classifieds and personal networking.

This will help you get more value for your transaction and sell your house without the assistance of any broker or estate agent! 

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