What factors do you need to consider before selling your house?

Selling your property is not a decision that should be taken lightly. Before going ahead with a house sale, you should take some time to consider whether it will work for you.

Here, we’ve listed some of our top tips to ensure you make the right decision for you and your family when selling your home:

• Set targets: Setting the targets that you’d like to achieve with your house sale will make navigating the entire process easier. Selling property can be a tiring process, but by setting targets, you have something to aim for, allowing you to divert your attention back if you find yourself getting off track.
• Be proactive: The legal aspect of selling a property is often overlooked, but it’s something you shouldn’t ignore. There will be legal documents to sign and legal costs to pay, even if you choose to conduct the conveyancing process yourself. If you want a fast sale, you need to get ahead of the game and start preparing everything that needs to be completed before the sale is made.
• Learn the lingo: Estate agents and property companies often talk about things like purchase agreements, vendors and contracts, as well as a whole host of other jargon words that you might not know. Try to learn as much as you can before starting the selling process, so you can keep up to date with everything.

You can learn about some of the most common mistakes that sellers make when trying to sell their house here.