11 Ways to Get Your Home Sold Quickly
Sometimes selling a home swiftly is necessary.
Perhaps you’ve snagged your dream job in another city, your family situation has changed unexpectedly or you need urgent access to healthcare or other lifestyle facilities that require a move interstate.
Maybe you just want out of your current property so you can travel the world, or you’ve made a snap decision to pursue that change of scenery you’ve always longed for.
Whatever the reason, there may come a time that you need to sell your home fast.
So without dwelling on the usual home-selling suspects - like styling your home, embarking on renovations and traditional selling methods - when time is of the essence, here are some extra things you can do to help speed up your property sale.
11 top ways to get your home sold quickly:
- Price your property right from the get-go
- Don’t underestimate the power of the cash buyer
- Auction your property
- Offer incentives to sweeten the deal
- Undertake open inspections to encourage quick offers
- Market to locals
- Target your marketing carefully
- Get organised - prepare paperwork pre-sale
- Embrace digital technology
- Rent your home while you sell
- Hire an experienced real estate agent
1. Price your property right from the get-go
Let’s not beat around the bush. When a quick sale is what you need, pricing is the key.
If you're in a hurry to sell, setting a competitive price can attract buyers and investors like a magnet.
While you might feel your home's worth its weight in gold remember, sentimental value doesn't play a part when it comes to selling.
If you set your price on par - or just below - the going market value, you're likely to catch a buyers eye quickly.
And if you play your cards right, this could even spark a bidding frenzy that wraps up your sale faster than you imagined!
So if you want that "For Sale" sign to be "Sold" sooner rather than later, setting the right price is a super powerful strategy.
2. Power of the cash buyer
As the old saying goes, cash is king. And in real estate, it really does reign supreme.
Teaming up with a savvy real estate agent to target cash buyers could be the golden ticket to selling your property quickly.
Why? Because cash buyers bypass the tedious - and sometimes fraught - timeline of waiting for loan approvals and ‘subject-to-sale’ contracts.
Investors, house flippers or rental landlords building a portfolio often have the capital ready and are looking to snap up their next property pronto.
They're not window shoppers; they mean business, and that's the kind of buyer you want when every tick of the clock counts.
3. Going, going, gone
Auctions aren’t just for rare collectibles - they’re also for homeowners looking to sell properties quickly and efficiently!
Skipping the back-and-forth dance of negotiations, an auction creates a sense of urgency among buyers and puts your property centre stage to help snag a quick sale.
The bonus? A more competitive atmosphere can drive up the price, while you remain in firm control. You’re able to set the reserve price to ensure your home won't sell for less than it should.
4. Sweeten the deal
Who doesn't love a good perk?
Offering incentives – like a short settlement, lower deposit, covering the cost of a full repaint or including certain chattels like pool tables, cubby houses and pizza ovens – can often get buyers over the line and tilt the scales in your favour for a quick sale.
Sometimes, it's these little extras that will clinch the deal, making your home not just a smart buy, but an irresistible one.
5. Inspect, repair, set to impress
While they can be a pain-in-the-proverbial, open inspections can be a game-changer when it comes to selling your house fast.
Not only is it your home’s moment to shine, addressing any repair or maintenance issues before it hits the market will help ensure potential buyers won't get cold feet.
That’s because buyers are more likely to make a quick offer on a home they know has been cared for - it reduces their fear of post-purchase problems.
Another tip? Arrange to have pre-sale inspection reports on-hand. Inspection reports give buyers peace of mind, reduces their own "to-do" list and signals them to go that it’s safe to go ahead and make an offer.
6. Share the local love
Sometimes your perfect buyer is closer than you think. They could be jogging past your home every morning, dreaming of moving in!
Don’t underestimate the power of community - a direct marketing campaign to your neighbours can work wonders.
A targeted letterbox drop or visible curb side signage could unlock an unexpectedly quick sale to a neighbour or their connections in no time.
7. Marketing with a mission
When it comes to marketing your home to a wider audience, a fast property sale relies on targeting the right buyers.
Once you know who your ideal buyer is, tailoring your marketing to speak directly to them is the quickest way to grab their attention.
From social media ads to online real estate platforms, target your message and make sure everything – from your images to listing copy – looks and sounds sharp.
By focusing your marketing efforts, you're more likely to attract buyers who are ready to move quickly.
And if you’re unsure how to best do this? Chat to an experienced real estate agent to help guide you.
8. Prepped & primed paperwork
Nothing kills momentum like paperwork. So before you even list, get all your ducks in a row.
Ensure all your legal and financial documents are complete and up-to-date.
This prep means no scrambling after an offer is made, no frantic searches for a lost title deed and no hold-ups at the bank.
It's about being ready to leap at a moment's notice, and in the real estate game, readiness is the key to success.
9. The virtual edge
Online real estate listings are the window front displays of today. So it pays to be on there.
A sharp online presence that includes beautiful photography and professional copywriting can help catch the attention of serious buyers and win them over.
In fact, the digital domain is your best chance to make a lasting first impression to a wide audience.
And while a picture might be worth a thousand words, don’t discount the power of a virtual tour.
If you’re determined to get your home sold fast, embellish your listing with an immersive virtual walkthrough and wow buyers on the spot.
10. Short-term pause, long-term gain
Let’s pivot for a second and consider what happens in the event that you can’t get your home sold in the timeframe you have.
While selling your property fast is the goal, the market doesn’t always play ball.
So taking your home off the market for a while can do wonders.
If finances allow, holding onto your home and offering it for rental could be a viable strategic detour until market conditions improve.
While it's not technically a sale, listing your property for lease while it’s on the market keeps the cash flowing and maintains your property's lived-in standard, which can be appealing to some buyers - especially investors.
Consider it a productive pause on your way to a sale.
And if you find an agency that handles both sales and property management – like We Connect Property does – you can have a qualified Property Manager take the stress out of managing your rental and arrange transparent tenancy agreements, while your selling agent continues the hunt for a buyer behind the scenes.
11. An A-team agent
And last but not least - when you’re on the clock hoping for a quick sale, a passionate and experienced real estate agent with good reviews and a reputation for rapid results is worth their weight in gold.
Because it’s not their first rodeo, they’ll know all the tricks to get your home sold quickly.
An energetic agent will have their finger on the pulse and tap into all their connections to get your listing in front of buyers that mean business.
Not only that, they have the know-how, the network and the tactics designed to get your property sale-ready pronto, plus the expertise to negotiate a deal that gets your sale across the line hassle-free.
So when time's ticking to get your home sold, it pays to look outside the box for proven selling strategies that work.
But remember - selling your home fast doesn't mean cutting corners. It simply means cutting through the delay.
A quick property sale doesn't happen by chance; it's success is determined by smart decisions and strategic actions.
At We Connect Property, our experienced local agents are perfectly positioned to help you take each step.
So don't wait for the perfect buyer to come knocking; let us go out and find them for you.
With a track record of facilitating swift and successful sales, we're well-equipped to guide you through the process.
Let’s connect, and get your home sold, pronto!
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