Good Harvest founder Lee Jingfa recently had a one-on-one chat with Michelle Chao, Gplex Realty Penang Senior Manager on How To Sell Your Home Fast.  

 

 

This is what we learnt from Michelle.

 

1) Can you offer us some tip for a speedy home sale, especially in a market-slowdown?
  "It is not easy to find a buyer especially for a residential property in the secondary market. It usually takes 3 months or even more. Some, especially those who are facing financial difficulties, will let go of their property any amount that is close to what they have requested for and this results in their property not being sold for a long, long time. Again, it also depends on the location and the condition of the house, some of which are poorly maintained.

 

2) Realistic price

   "Owner should not simply set a price for their house but should consult banks to get a valuation on their property. This is free of charge. They can even ask their appointed agents to do it for them."

 

3) Making the house looking good 

   "It is common sense for the seller to make their house as presentable as possible. I need not have to say much about the chances of getting a poorly maintained house full of clutter to be sold in a very short period.
 

  "Never mind about the location and the process of negotiating for the right price, a clean and nice-looking house will surely make things easy for the real estate agent to sell it for you..
 

  "Opening the doors to such a presentable house is already half the battle won in selling off the property!"