How To Get The Price You Really Want For Your Maidstone Home!

Firstly, your goal, what is it? Do you want the best possible price for your home?

If the answer is yes, this information is just what you need, (Even if your main priority is speed you can still use the following techniques to get a great result.)

I am going to presume you have already ,decluttered, cleaned to within an inch of your life, carefully styled and prepped your home, had the best photographs taken to attract the most amount of people and have an action plan ready for nearly everything.

This next point will get it down to the crucial elements, as if all of the above is done right this can significantly increase your result on your biggest tax free asset. If you have not already instructed your agent you can make this a great way of engaging them and finding out the available elements before making your decision.


Start with the price you show the world.


It is a little known fact that when a kidnapper starts they negotiation they start with a round figure. Round figures ( those with 3 zero’s at the end) give the impression that the price is not fixed and therefore they feel more at ease by making an offer.

A figure such as £109,556 or £253,870feel a little constrained and fixed

In order to substantially increase your chances of an offer, opt for a nice round figure. It does not matter where they start, so long as they do start with an offer. A good negotiator ( your excellent estate agent ) will be able to move their goal posts in line with your desired result .


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Getting the price you want can be helped by knowing your buyers. Why do they want your property, what is their motivation for moving. This information is like magic fairy dust, you can use this to your advantage when an offer is made.

In order to negotiate you have to get an offer. Make sure anyone discussing your home is incredibly enthusiastic, has been to the property and they are so convinced that you will get the offer you want they do not even consider anything less than the best.

Negotiating

Okay so your agent does the negotiating, will they do what you want? A quick tip- Do not tell them your bottom line- make sure they aim high!

Successful negotiating is a fine art, your agent is not a go- between a third party. They are a very important part of the process.

This is the bit I love best about my job- I am also a big lover of chocolate especially after a successful negotiation!

If you are looking for an agent that is well established, professional and communicative, then contact us to find out how we can get the best out of your investment property.

Email me on claire.harvey@seekersmaidstone.co.uk or call on 01622 671878. If you are in the area, feel free to pop into the office – we are based on 53 High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1SY. There is plenty of free parking and the kettle is always on.

Don't forget to visit the links below to view back dated deals and Maidstone Property News.

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Getting Rentals Right in Maidstone

Just as anyone can open up an estate agency, so they can also start up a lettings business, without any training, experience or qualifications. This should concern landlords, because there is far more to the business than meets the eye. In some ways, finding a tenant is the easy bit!

The issues arise over how selective the agency is when recommending a tenant. For example:

What is the tenant’s credit history?
They may impress by offering a large deposit, but will their payments be reliable in the future?
They might tell you their intention is to stay for two years, but will they give notice after six months?
Will they fail to pay their final month’s rent as a way of enforcing the return of their deposit?
Will they treat your property as if it were their own?
Would they prove difficult to evict if need be, as court orders can take months?

Whilst no agent can avoid all these scenarios all the time, good lettings agents have a pretty good track record in how well they vet their tenants, and will visit the property regularly to ensure everything is ok. They will also be able to offer insurance covering damages, non-payment of rent, and even compensation for tenant-free voids. Additionally, they will recognise their duty to tenants by helping landlords to fulfil their obligations.

Your buy-to-let investment should deliver the optimal return with minimal involvement and stress on your part, and appointing the right letting agent is part of this investment. A good investment can make you money, but a bad investment can actually lose you money. Why not give us a call for the best advice in the area?

Email me on claire.harvey@seekersmaidstone.co.uk or call on 01622 671878. If you are in the area, feel free to pop into the office – we are based on 53 High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1SY. There is plenty of free parking and the kettle is always on.

Don't forget to visit the links below to view back dated deals and Maidstone Property News.

LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/in/claireharveyestateagent
Blog, http://maidstonepropertyblog.blogspot.com/
Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/SeekersHomesUK
Twitter, https://twitter.com/seekershomes
Website, http://www.seekershomes.co.uk/

A Word to Maidstone Landlords about Presentation

When letting your property, you naturally want your property to look its best, but how far should you go in terms of presentation?

Firstly, aim to understand how your property “sits” within the market. Not all tenants have the same criteria, so walk through the house with your letting agent to identify your property’s strengths and weaknesses. Look through the eyes of a typical likely tenant, and consider what aspects could be improved to enhance your chances of letting to that person.

For example, it may be that your property is in generally good condition, but the carpets let it down. Whilst you could take account of this in the rent, new, or professionally cleaned, carpets can transform the presentation of a property and appeal to a tenant who might otherwise be put off. However, if your property is in need of general updating, a new carpet could be a waste of money unless combined with an overall improvement in the presentation.

A tenanted property can sometimes experience harder wear and tear than an owner-occupied one, and a new tenant will always prefer to “make it their own” rather than simply taking over from the last tenant. So a simple coat of paint can generally do wonders and need not be expensive.

Additionally, a tenant who moves into a fresh, clean, well-presented, newly-redecorated property, knowing they need to return it one day in the same condition, is more likely to look after it more carefully, and even stay longer. A tenant with a sense of pride is generally a good tenant. We like good tenants! So do our clients!

If you are looking for an agent that is well established, professional and communicative, then contact us to find out how we can get the best out of your investment property.

Email me on claire.harvey@seekersmaidstone.co.uk or call on 01622 671878. If you are in the area, feel free to pop into the office – we are based on 53 High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1SY. There is plenty of free parking and the kettle is always on.

Don't forget to visit the links below to view back dated deals and Maidstone Property News.

LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/in/claireharveyestateagent
Blog, http://maidstonepropertyblog.blogspot.com/
Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/SeekersHomesUK
Twitter, https://twitter.com/seekershomes
Website, http://www.seekershomes.co.uk/