The best time of the year to sell your house

Does it matter when do you put your house for sale? Actually yes.

Property sales vary along the year usually peaking during June, July and August.

The same way birds nest during spring time it seems we are more likely to think about finding a home as days get longer and daffodils start to bloom.

Quoting Leo Tolstoy – “Spring is the time of plans and projects”.

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How do I know how much my house is worth?

Selling a house is not the sort of thing most of us is accustomed to do every day.

How can you know how much to ask for your house?

Is there a way to calculate the asking price?
Whether you’re selling, mortgaging or renewing your home insurance, knowing the value of your home will be the first thing on your to-do list. Continue reading How do I know how much my house is worth?

Why Estate Agents are here to stay

Every so often there appears to be a push toward the ‘sell your house yourself’ movement with companies appearing who will send you a ‘for sale’ sign and a ‘sell it yourself’ explanation pack.

When all this first starting gaining traction a few years I was inclined to think it was a good idea. Now though I have changed my mind.

Whilst we all may feel that Estate Agents do very little I have come to appreciate what they do, let me explain why.

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The effect of transport links on your house value

Recently a new section of the LUAS tram was opened in Ireland’s capital city Dublin. It was noted that the effect on house prices within the areas now linked by the tramway to the city centre was significant. This shows that transport is linked to house prices.

What was also significant was that the effect on house prices was in fact felt about 2-3 years rather than at the time of the opening of the line. The reason for this was that the line was planned and as such people became aware that the areas would soon have the new city centre link. Continue reading The effect of transport links on your house value

Virtual viewing of homes is amazing

I’ve just spent some time looking at virtual viewing of homes for sale. (I was looking on daft.ie, but it is also available on UK sites such as Rightmove and Zoopla).

It is pretty amazing; such a useful tool for getting a good idea of a home before actually having to physically go and look at the property.

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Sell your House Privately

It is possible to sell your house privately without hiring the services of a real estate agent.

To sell your house privately could potentially save thousands of pounds for you that otherwise go as estate agent fee.

It is easier to sell your house privately if you already know someone interested in buying it or it happens to be a seller’s market with an abundance of homebuyers. Continue reading Sell your House Privately

House with garden: How outdoor space adds value to your property

If you want to sell your house with garden, don´t under-estimate the impact your outdoor-space can make on possible buyers.

The house is set in a beautiful well-maintained garden on a lush summer evening. A hammock is inviting you to relax in the shadow of some trees, surrounded by some bushes with flowers, the BBQ all prepared for a group of friends to have dinner… Continue reading House with garden: How outdoor space adds value to your property

Sell your house quicker: make buyers feel at home

Presenting your property in the best possible light is the key to sell your house quicker.

What is it that makes people fall in love with a house? Usually that happens if they can see themselves living in it. Why is this so important? Because if buyers fall in love with your house they are more likely to buy it; meaning you will sell your house quicker. Continue reading Sell your house quicker: make buyers feel at home

Post your property ad for free – list your home for sale with listproperty4free.com

Listing your house for sale on websites who offer to list your property ad for free can be a good way to give some extra exposure with no extra cost.

But you should keep in mind that possible buyers should also be able to find your ad easily, otherwise this will be a waste of your time. Continue reading Post your property ad for free – list your home for sale with listproperty4free.com

List up to 100 photos with your free property ad.

Now you can list up to 100 photos with your free property ad on listproperty4free.com our free property advertising website. Good photos are a key factor when it comes to selling your home.

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