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There are lots of reasons why home owners would need to sell their property quick, for example due to emigration, relocation, going through a divorce/separation, or simply to sell quickly to be able to buy their ideal home with the extra cash. It could also be that you may have some financial problems, for instance facing eviction, repossession or you wish to release the equity hidden within your property, then selling your house quickly is probably the best choice.

You may have more than one reason for needing to sell quickly, and there are numerous ways to sell your flat quick, even in the uncertainty of the current climate. One of the solutions are, is to enter a Sell and Rent Back agreement, and it’s a scheme where you sell your house to a property company, then rent it back as a tenant. This is a popular choice as it means you can stay living in your current home, and still get a cash profit from the sales. No matter where the location or the condition in which your house is in, by following these easy and simple tips you will increase your chances of selling your house quickly.

Below are a just some tips on how to have a quick house sale, and to ensure you make the sale:

1. Odd jobs
If it’s a minor task for example fixing a broken door handle or broken lightbulb, then it’s best to get that done so your house will look presentable to prospective buyers.

2. Neutral Colours
Be sure the house hasn’t got too much, if any, personal finishes in it. For example an orange bedroom, or zebra sofas, which you may love but viewers might not. Having some basic decoration is ok though, for example some fresh flowers on the table, is a nice touch but keeping a neutral colour scheme like magnolia throughout will allow buyers to imagine how they will live there with their belongings.

3. On the outside
How the house looks inside is essential, but how it looks on the outside is also important; for example leaving a broken fence or garbage in the garden could leave a bad impression.

4. Cleaning & De-cluttering
We agree that nobody likes to do this really, but even less people would want to see a dirty house when going to view a property. Just a simple hoover and clean, to get rid of dirt and dust is all it takes to make a place look clean and tidy.

The majority of property companies should offer some of the services for free, for example having your house valued and selling it to a time scale which suits you best. They can work with surveyors to ascertain the current market value of your house, and together they should work out the profit margins with you. The property companies can also purchase your house for cash too. You should also not have to pay any fees, such as estate agent or solicitor fees, as they are usually paid by the property company that want to buy your house.