Why you should plan plenty of time for selling your house

Anyone who decides to sell their property faces
the question of how much time they need to allocate overall and how long the individual
steps of the sale might take. A private house sale is generally a
challenge with a lot to organize. But what phases
actually make selling a house such a lengthy process?

A significant factor in the successful sale of a property
is demand. This depends on the region, the location, the
condition of the property, and, of course, the asking price. The
marketing process for selling a property consists of several steps
and can be accelerated by a professional real estate agent. Generally
, you can expect the sale of single-family homes
to take an average of 4-6 months, while the sale of condominiums and
multi-family homes can take an additional 1-3 months.
However, these averages don't necessarily apply to every specific property. By
engaging a local professional real estate agent, these
average times can be significantly reduced.

The first step is always determining the property's value.
You can do this yourself online or
have it done by a real estate agent or appraiser. If you choose the quickest option
and rely solely on an online portal, you risk
selling the property below its value and missing out on potential earnings. Alternatively, your
property might remain on the market for too long at an inflated price before a
buyer makes an offer. A professional real estate agent, on the other hand, is familiar with established
methods for setting the right asking price. They possess in-depth
knowledge of the local real estate market. With the right
sales strategy, they can help you
attract potential buyers more quickly and ultimately ensure your property isn't
sold below its true value.

Listing the property is the next step and should
also be done with professional help.
Creating a property brochure, which is essentially your property's calling card, takes time
, as it absolutely must include all the essential information. A real estate agent
will target the right audience,
include all the necessary details in the brochure, and publish attractive photos. Ideally, many
prospective buyers will contact you to schedule a viewing, and you'll have to
answer numerous calls and emails.
This is nearly impossible to manage alongside a full-time job, so it's always advantageous
to have a professional on hand who can dedicate this time. Similarly,
viewings can be very time-consuming and demanding, depending on the property. Here, too,
a real estate agent will use their experience and
conduct professional interviews with potential buyers to find the right one for you. Finally, you can
start looking for a notary after the selected buyer's financial standing

It typically takes 10-12 weeks between the verbal agreement to buy and the seller receiving

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