The local property market in Solihull is blossoming thanks to a combination of fantastic upcoming opportunities, a flourishing homes market, and the town’s outstanding reputation.
This means the property market is also incredibly active and here at Centrick Solihull we regularly get the question, how can I sell my home in Solihull fast?
Selling your home in Solihull can be made much easier with proper planning and preparation. In this article, we explore how to sell your home in Solihull and how you can take advantage of the current market to do it quickly.
If you’re looking to sell your house in Solihull, there are a number of ways you can approach the situation to ensure a smooth and fast sales process.
With proper planning and by following the advice of our experienced Solihull estate agents, you can have a much more positive experience.
If you want to sell your home in Solihull fast, the following tips can help:
With so many estate agents to choose from across Solihull and the wider West Midlands, it’s important that you choose the right estate agent with a good reputation. Working with the right third party will boost buyer confidence, attract more viewers and ensure that the sale is carried out quickly and most importantly, in the right way.
Another benefit to working alongside an esteemed agent is that you’ll get access to their roster of contacts, some of which may have recently lost out on sales bids in your local area and are ready to proceed with another property. The buyers that are on your agent’s contact list are a relatively safe bet for ensuring a speedy sale, as they have documentation, funds and solicitors ready to go!
If you want to sell your Solihull house quickly, you need to make sure that it looks as appealing as possible for buyers. With the right use of staging and photography, you can make sure that your listing is shown in the best possible light, while simultaneously justifying the asking price.
Think about the things that you’d look for if you were a buyer. Make sure that any minor repairs are completed and if possible, get the property professionally cleaned in the run-up to the photography session.
You want to put your best foot forward when it comes to presenting your property and if you can create a ‘blank canvas’ feeling, it’s easier for potential buyers to imagine themselves in the property.
Centrick Solihull also recommends offering an ‘extrasensory’ experience for in-person viewings by placing air fresheners and reed diffusers in key rooms. This is particularly useful in rooms where odours can be problematic, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Once you’ve got your property looking at its best, it’s time to get the property valued. Research is incredibly useful at this stage, as getting this wrong could make the difference between a quick sale and the property staying on the market for a long time.
Checking online is a great first step, as it gives you a rough idea of what your property might be worth. Consider looking at portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla, comparing similar properties in the same location.
After that, get your property valued. If you need a free property valuation in Solihull, we offer an extensive service that can give you a complete rundown of what your property is potentially worth.
Having a clear idea of activity in the market in the past can make sure that you list your property at the right price. You don’t want to let emotion rule over logic in this scenario, as it might lead to overpricing and hurt your chances of selling your home in Solihull fast.
With house prices still increasing steadily and with rental costs soaring, it’s a great time for buy-to-let investors. Additionally, a lack of property supply makes competition for home movers looking for their next abode all the more intense. In order to truly take advantage of this seller’s market and secure a speedy sale, you must list your home at the ideal price.
It’s important to choose an agent that doesn’t simply wish to garner new instructions but genuinely cares about achieving a realistic price for your property, otherwise, you could risk obtaining a mis-valuation wherein your property will be intentionally over-valued in order to secure your custom. This will likely result in a severe lack of interest which sees your property sitting on the open market with few viewings, resulting in a slow sales process.
Think about the amenities that your property has that might add value to your asking price. If you need some inspiration, we have several DIY projects that can add value to your home.
If you’re looking to sell your property in Solihull fast, you must have all of your documentation in order to proceed with each stage of the sale. Centrick recommends having all of the relevant documents prepared before your property even comes onto the market, including:
Further reports, such as Legionella Risk Assessments, may be required for certain properties, or at the request of certain purchasers – talk to your agent for more tailored advice.
Now is a fantastic time to get your Solihull property on the market. Although many of our clients have feared the spike in interest rates, evidence suggests that the economy is slowly improving, and will not have a disastrous impact on the property market as many news outlets have claimed. Inflation has decreased at the time of writing and fuel costs are returning to normal, which signals a stabilisation of the market, leaving the average home-mover in a better position to purchase their next home – which could be yours!
What’s more, there still remains a distinct lack of supply of properties in Solihull, especially when compared to the huge surge in demand. This means that homes are being snapped up quickly and for exceptionally high prices. In fact, property prices in the region have risen far beyond the national average, according to research by PlumPlot.
The demand for West Midlands property has been exacerbated by the success of the Commonwealth Games, which has secured an abundance of funding and opportunity for the region. Solihull’s fantastic commutability to Birmingham – the heart of the Commonwealth Games – made it a popular destination for visitors during the event yet remains popular in its own right. Investment is funnelling into the region in the form of the new High-Speed Rail Interchange Station, which is due for completion in the coming years and Solihull locals will also undoubtedly benefit from the regeneration of the town centre, which will create new business hubs at the East and West gateways of the town. The development of the town centre is futureproofed by the innovative energy network which is being infused into the regeneration plans, and aims to meet Net Zero Emissions by 2041. In short, long-term opportunities are flooding into Solihull, making now a fantastic time to sell whilst demand is high!
However, due to a lengthy backlog in administrative tasks since the pandemic – namely in terms of surveys, solicitors and conveyancers – the process that follows the acceptance of an offer is proving lengthy. In fact, the time between ‘offer accepted’ and ‘contracts exchanged’ is now taking an average of 150 days, which is significantly longer than usual. This has left many of our clients wondering how to boost the speed of their sale to ensure they are moved in as soon as possible.
As a premier Solihull estate agency, Centrick has an abundance of experience in helping people find their next home or investment.
We are trusted across the region for our award-winning customer service, diversity of listings and striking marketing, which aims to show your listing in all its glory. So whether you’re thinking of selling a chic town centre apartment, a student-friendly HMO, or an impressive detached family home, Centrick is here to help!
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