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First Property Move In Decades?

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For sellers who are moving for the first time in decades, it can be a stressful time. Your situation is unique, and there are many reasons why you may wish to sell your property after you’ve lived in it for countless years. For example, you may want to move closer to your family or downsize. However, it can be hard to take the plunge, and you may not know how to start the process. The expert team at Properly understands your unique situation and has top tips to help you get in the right direction.

Although you may find the idea of selling up rather daunting, it’s important to remember that the principles of selling haven’t changed since the last time you moved home. You still need to market and present your home well, ensure it has an appropriate asking price, and get an excellent solicitor and estate agent to work with you. If you visit our website, you can learn more about the rest of the selling process.

You accumulate many items when you live in a property for any time. It’s essential to have your home tidy and clean when prospective purchasers view it. Therefore, it makes sense to start removing any items you no longer want or need before listing your house for sale. Here at Properly, we can advise you about the best way to present your property for sale.

One element that may surprise you is how emotional your move may be. As you pack away your belongings and clear each room, you’ll find items with sentimental value and need to decide what to do with them. Whenever possible, ask relatives or friends to help you with this process, and schedule some time every day to complete this task so you can overcome your emotions and feelings by the time your moving day comes around.

You may believe you can’t start selling if you haven’t found another home to move to. However, that isn’t the case at all. You could see it more accessible to secure another property once you’ve already sold your existing home since sellers may not want to wait for your sale to go through. This means you can confidently start selling without the pressure of finding a new home first.

There is a high demand for property, so there’s never been a better time to sell your home. Should you secure a rapid sale, you’ll still have several months before the transaction is complete, when you can negotiate the terms under which you’re happy to leave your property. Keen buyers will almost always be prepared to wait.

If you’re ready to sell your property or learn more about selling your home, please get in touch with us today.