{"id":2451,"date":"2015-03-20T08:01:16","date_gmt":"2015-03-20T08:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-sell-your-house\/"},"modified":"2018-02-21T12:49:36","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T12:49:36","slug":"how-to-sell-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-sell-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell Your House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><!-- \/* Font Definitions *\/ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} \/* Style Definitions *\/ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:\"\"; margin-top:0cm; margin-right:0cm; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:\"Times New Roman\"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:\"Times New Roman\"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:595.3pt 841.9pt; margin:72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt; mso-header-margin:35.4pt; mso-footer-margin:35.4pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><a name=\"_GoBack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/www.littlehousecompany.com\/uploads\/media\/How%20To%20Sell%20My%20Home.jpg\" alt=\"how to sell your house\" align=\"none\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><i>Advice and tips about sellling a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">If you are a first time seller and are wondering<b> how to sell your house<\/b>, it\u2019s important that you know all the ins and outs of the process and what\u2019s involved before you jump in and make any decisions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<h2><b><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">Preparing Your Home For Sale<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">It is important to prepare your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Housing estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >home<\/a> properly and make it as attractive as possible before getting a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Valuation (finance)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/valuation-finance\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/valuation_finance;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01yv7p;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Valuation_(finance);http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Valuation_(finance)\" >valuation<\/a>. You should complete any repairs that need doing and follow through with any maintenance you\u2019ve been putting off. Take the time to clean and tidy, so that your home looks presentable. First impressions are important, so make sure the front of your house is inviting and that the pathway and garden is clear and aesthetically pleasing. It can be useful to view other show <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >homes<\/a> to get an idea of how to present your home and how other houses on the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Market (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/market-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/market_economics;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Market_(economics)\" >market<\/a> look. Read more on <img src=\"http:\/\/thelittlehousecompany.com\/page\/Home-Staging\/357\" alt=\"\" align=\"none\" \/><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/thelittlehousecompany.com\/page\/Home-Staging\/357\" target=\"\">home staging<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Before you can sell your home you will need to get an EPC or <a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/thelittlehousecompany.com\/page\/Energy-Performance-Certificates\/372\" target=\"\">Energy Performance Certificate<\/a>. An Energy Performance Certificate shows how energy efficient a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/building\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/building;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0cgh4;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Building\" >building<\/a> is and how much energy it consumes. You will need to contact an accredited domestic energy assessor who will carry out the assessment for you and provide you with a certificate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<h2><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Valuing Your Home<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Putting the right price on your home is extremely important. Ask for too much and your home might not sell. Ask for too little and you might get less than your home is worth. <a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/thelittlehousecompany.com\/estate-agents\" target=\"\">Estate agents<\/a> have expert knowledge of the local <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >property<\/a> market and many offer free valuations. Try asking three different companies for an <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"estimate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/estimation\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/estimation;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0176ty;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Estimation\" >estimation<\/a> as some may overvalue to give <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/room\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/room;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.06ht1;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Room\" >room<\/a> for negotiation and others may undervalue to get a quick sale. It is vital that you do your own research, regardless; that way you can get a better idea of the local market. You can look online at other houses in your area and get an idea for the kind of price their selling for.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<h2><span size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Selling Your Home<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">You can choose to sell your home through an <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/estate-agent\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/estate_agent;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02dzpr;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Estate_agent\" >estate agent<\/a> or to sell it yourself privately. There are benefits and drawbacks to both options and you should take a moment to analyse these choices and decide what\u2019s best for your situation. Selling through an <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Estate (law)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/estate-law\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/estate_law;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.038t85;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Estate_(law)\" >estate<\/a> agent can be expensive as they will take a commission on the sale &#8211; usually around 2% &#8211; but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/compare-estate-agents\" title=\"estate agents\">estate agents<\/a> have expert knowledge of the local housing market and will take care of most of the hard work for you. Selling privately is a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land lot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-lot\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_lot;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0gs32y;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_lot\" >lot<\/a> cheaper. You will have to do all the research and work yourself, but this is easier than ever today with websites online that will help you through the process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Finally, you will have to arrange viewings of your home and begin negotiations with potential buyers \u2013 if you are selling through an estate agent, this will be taken care of for you. Once an offer has been agreed upon, it\u2019s best to hire a solicitor to complete the property transfer for you and take care of all the legal proceedings. Hopefully this article has left you with a better understanding of <a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adviceguide.org.uk\/england\/housing_e\/housing_moving_and_improving_your_home_e\/selling_a_home.htm\" target=\"\"><i>how to sell your house<\/i><\/a> in today\u2019s housing market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p>Useful websites<br \/>\n<a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.channel4.com\/4homes\/buy-sell\/selling-property\/selling-advice\/how-to-sell-a-property-tips-and-advice-08-06-26\" target=\"\">Channel 4 Advice on selling a house<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advice and tips about sellling a house If you are a first time seller and are wondering how to sell your house, it\u2019s important that you know all the ins and outs of the process and what\u2019s involved before you<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-sell-your-house\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/how_to_sell_your_house","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2451"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15528,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451\/revisions\/15528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2451"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=2451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}