HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSE FAST

If a loved one or a relative has passed away and has left their house to you in their will, you could find yourself managing two sets of mortgage payments along with expenses associated with the upkeep of the inherited property.

Selling the property quickly, provides the guaranteed sale needed with a completion date to suit, so future plans can be made without any additional financial or emotional stress at what can be a very difficult time.

Divorce is now one of the UK’s leading causes of debt, with the average divorce resulting in legal fees costing in excess of £15,000. This money can be hard to come by at the best of times but you can secure the funds and also tackle the issue of dividing assets by selling your house.

If both divorcing parties are in agreement then both could be entitled to a share of the proceeds when selling your property, taking care of current costs as well as providing a great opportunity to start fresh. A Spring sale includes all legal fees and conveyancing costs, we offer total transparency and share all paperwork throughout our valuation process, so you will know what you will get for your home and when, meaning you can better plan for the future.

A broken property chain is almost always a possibility when dealing with multiple parties and can often cause significant delay when selling your home through a traditional estate agent. It happens all too often in property sales; your offer has been accepted and you are ready to begin the process of moving but then your buyer drops out, seemingly putting an end to your move.

All is not lost though. By selling your house fast with a company such as Spring, you can ensure that you have a guaranteed cash buyer and completion date to suit the onward chain so you do not risk missing out on buying your new house

Having your property repossessed can have a long-lasting impact on your financial situation as well as make it more difficult for you to secure a mortgage further down the line. If you are in arrears with your mortgage payments then the risk of repossession will be all too real. There is a way to nip this in the bud however that can secure your future and avoid further expensive legal fees

Spring will buy your house on a completion date to suit your circumstances, and you will acquire the funds needed to be financially secure for the foreseeable future without risking having your property repossessed.

Whether it is for work, to be closer to family or to address a change in your personal circumstances, having to wait to receive an offer on your home can throw a spanner in the process of relocating and finding a property that is ready to move into can play havoc with timing everything correctly.

Guaranteeing a sale as a result of selling your property quickly takes away the time pressure and complications that are regularly involved in such a process when selling a property via a traditional estate agent.

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In regards to the slightly more complex situations such as neighbour disputes, planning permissions, short leases etc, you may want to avoid having to deal with getting involved in the litigious side of property ownership.

If this is your situation, you are able to not just sell your house quickly to a home buying service like Spring, you can also pass the responsibilities over to them entirely, meaning you can carry on without any more problems.

There is every chance that some people simply do not want to deal with the long and drawn out process of selling their property on the open market via an estate agent. Depending on the location, the state of the property or even the economic climate, selling a home can feel like it is taking forever.

Whether you have had your property on the market for a while, it is a brand new listing, or if your buyer has pulled out and your chain has broken down, contacting a company like Spring to sell your house fast can dramatically reduce the time to sell to as little as seven days.

If your circumstances dictate the need to sell your home quickly, or if you simply want an easy and hassle-free home sale, Spring can help. Our home buying service provides you with an effortless stress-free experience as there are no viewings, no timewasters, and no chains to contend with. Your dedicated property advisor is with you throughout the sales process making sure you are kept up to date every step of the way.

Keeping your home neat, tidy and presentable will help to improve your appeal. Little jobs can soon turn into large expensive jobs if regular maintenance is neglected.

Simply cutting the grass, weeding and trimming back overgrown bushes can allow vendors to see the outdoor space properly.

Cleaning the patio, painting fences or walls can make a significant difference.

Decluttering and organising a room can dramatically improve your chances of a quick home sale and don’t cost a penny.

If decluttering looks to be a difficult task, you may be interested in home-staging. There are a number of tutorials online on how to effectively stage a home ahead of selling, however there are also home-staging companies that can do it for you.

A fresh coat of paint not only makes your home look more appealing but can also increase market value providing it is done right. Repainting a room can also be an opportunity to rethink the overall style of your home.

Do a deep-dive on your cleaning. Make time to clean and tidy the house, with a particular kitchen, bathroom and living room.

Opening the windows and letting the fresh air inside; especially important if you have recently painted or have pets. You may well have gotten use to the smell of your four legged friend but it may be an instant turn-off for a potential buyer.

Replacing the bulbs in your property will keep all of your rooms fully lit. We would recommend replacing all of your bulbs (or at least all of the main ones) to keep a consistent brightness throughout the property.

To sell your house fast, we would recommend listing the property in the Spring. Estate agents agree that listing earlier in the year (March, for example) is the most effective way to get offers; the days are longer, the weather is nicer and the more light getting into your property the better. Naturally, winter can often be the least popular time as the dark evenings and cold wind can make even the most stunning of properties look dreary. There is also the issue that many potential vendors don’t like to move home over the festive period.

To find an estate agent that can help you to sell your house fast, you need to consider a number of factors. There are a whole range of agencies to choose from but not all of them can offer you a suitable service.

Are They Part Of An Official Organisation?

The first thing to check with an estate agent is legitimacy. Lower fees and fantastic guarantees may sound too good to be true, so do your research as you risk a lot when you deal with an agency that isn’t affiliated to an official organisation (the National Association of Estate Agents, for example). As part of an organisation such as the NAEA, an estate agent has certain responsibilities and duties that they cannot forego, meaning that if they make you a guarantee, they have to stick to it.

As a home buying company, Spring buys your home, so is very different to an estate agent, however we are still part of the National Association of Property Buyers and follow strict code of conduct set by the Property Ombudsman.

Are they knowledgeable?

It is one thing to be able to say how much your property is worth but being able to explain why and what makes it stand out is another. Having an estate agent explain the stand out features of your property and show how they have reached their valuation is a sign that they know what they are talking about.

We also believe in total transparency here at Spring. We keep you in the loop from start to finish, explaining everything you want and need to know about selling your home in plain English. No one likes hearing confusing jargon; we take extra care to ensure that you are fully informed about every detail of your sale. We have even produced an ultimate jargon buster to explain any terminology you may come across to help keep your home sale simple and stress-free. Our experienced underwriters and a surveyor from the Royal Chartered Institute of Surveyors, at no extra cost to you, will value your home, allowing us to give you our best possible guaranteed offer. 

The main advantage of using a traditional estate agent is that they can save you time getting your house on the market and advertised. Think of all the elements involved in the process of marketing a property: the photos, the write up, the promotion, all jobs that can be taken care of by the professionals. You may also be glad to have an agent when it comes to the viewings, as they can show your buyers around any time of the day whilst you are at work.

Once you have accepted an offer, this is when an estate agent’s service really begins. Many agencies have a sales progressor and it’s their job to make sure your property sale goes smoothly and everyone in your chain is on board and progressing.

If you can afford the time, you may choose an online agency where you can do viewings yourself and pay a smaller fee. Going this route does require time, effort and energy as it all comes down to you to manage the entire sale process.

If time is limited, however, you will want to call on the services of Spring, a company that specialises in selling properties quickly and repairing broken property chains, giving you the freedom you need to take the next step in your life.

Firstly, input your postcode on any page of our website. One of our team will then be in touch within 24 hours with a preliminary indicative offer on your home and explain our process in a little more detail.

Our experienced underwriters and 2 local Estate Agents will value your home, and if required we will also carry out a free survey using a surveyor from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, allowing us to give you our best offer.

Choose your completion date and the funds are sent directly to your account.