It’s most likely that you have a strong emotional connection with your home. Even if you are an experienced buy-to-let landlord or are selling up to move to a much better home, you will still feel protective of your property.
It could be that you are a brilliant negotiator. Perhaps you are highly successful in the world of business? But there is something about selling your home that is more intense.
In fact, there are quite a few reasons why you should leave it to the experts, and if the answer is no to some of these questions, then maybe selling privately is not for you.
Do you have the time?
Arranging viewings can be time-consuming, and that’s before you clear your undoubtedly busy schedule for actual viewings. Potential buyers can cancel, rearrange, or arrive late. If this happens, then a large proportion of your day could be taken up with just one viewing.
If you are organised and clever, you could arrange an open house or group viewing. But then you have a rather large party in your home, which may make you feel uncomfortable.
Do you like criticism?
When people are taking a good look around your home and making comments on how your décor is not to their tastes, it’s only natural to feel a bit slighted. After all, it’s your home.
Buyers tend to be very honest about how they feel about your home, and you may find it’s not what they wanted.
Read our advice on selling when your property has known issues
Do you like feeling awkward?
Let’s face it: inviting strangers into your home and hearing their honest opinion about it is just plain awkward. If you get a buyer who is an ardent haggler and they make an offer that is a little on the insulting side, then the potential for awkwardness could go through the roof.
Do you like inviting strangers into your home?
Seasoned estate agents meet buyers and sellers day in and day out. Chances are, they have already met your potential buyer. Maybe they have shown homes to them before or registered them as a buyer on their database.. If you take care of your own viewing, you won’t be able to capitalise on this expertise, honed over countless viewings.
Are you a skilled negotiator?
You may be good at haggling or making business deals, but when you are standing in the place where you have made so many precious memories and someone makes you an offer, it can be emotionally tough.
On the other hand, you may hate the entire process and lose out on price to a shrewd buyer. Leaving it to an experienced expert could save you a lot of money. Remember, your estate agent will want you to achieve the best possible price.
Can you spot a time-waster?
Agents have a sixth sense for spotting time-wasters, people who are really interested, and those who are perhaps just out for a nosey. Your time is precious enough, and this is in itself a great reason to let an agent do what they do best.
Contact us today if you want our expert team to sell your home at the right price
