How to Sell Property Fast For the Best Price

Selling your property can be overwhelming, with many options available. We believe we have created the perfect solution for people who need to sell their house fast, want a Goldilocks Price (low enough to attract buyers but as high as possible) with the BEST support there is.

We are perfect for anyone wanting to sell a house fast  – esp if there are complications such as: selling a tenanted house, selling multiple properties in bulk, selling property in disrepair, selling property with a short lease or selling property to avoid repossession (because we believe we will get you a much better price than your lender and you will avoid fines, court cost, legal bills etc and be in more control of how and when you move).

We have studied each way to sell property and we have taken the best bits from every way to sell your house so with us you get the certainty of an auction with the sale price closer to a high street agent.

What makes us truly different though is what we do after a buyer has been found. Most other estate agents see this as the end of their main role but we’re just starting. Selling property shouldn’t be something that takes the best part of a year from start to finish. We do everything we can to shorten that journey to 12 weeks from listing to money in the bank.

We take all the responsibility off our sellers’ shoulders. If there’s a problem with a survey, we fix it. If your house is being repossessed, we’ll stop it. If  buy-to-let properties need new certificates or repairs to be 100% compliant, we commission it. If buyers want vacant possession, we arrange it. If sellers don’t want to disturb their tenants, we find buyers who want properties with tenants in situ. Solicitors dragging their feet? We chase them. And so on…. There isn’t any other estate agent that does as much as we do to make sure agreed sales complete.

Below is an overview of the main selling methods, their pros and cons, and how National Residential can help you achieve a quick sale at the best possible price.

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Traditional Estate Agency Sales

Pros:

• Higher sales price for high demand properties
• Agents act as a go-between for sellers, buyers and solicitors

Cons:

• Are often ‘over optimistic’ in their sales valuation causing longs delays until the price is reduced to a realistic and attractive level determined by buyer interest
• Unpredictable results
• Slow completion process (average 12–26 weeks to complete)
• Up to 40% of sales fall through due to chain issues or buyer withdrawals
• They do not: instruct 3rd party contractors to stop sales collapse; liasise with tenants; react to survey reports; negotiate with lenders to stop repossession orders; extend leases; organise whatever it takes to ensure buy-to-lets are fully compliant at the point of sale; evict tenants where neccessary; etc etc
• Stressful and uncertain timelines

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DIY Online Estate Agents

Online agents offer cost-saving fixed-fee packages.

Pros:

• Lower fees than high-street agents

Cons:

• Sellers are more hands throughout the process

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In-house/Traditional (unconditional) Auctions

Buyers have a short window to bid. and pay a deposit and must complete within 28 days.

Pros:

• Fast sales/completion

Cons:

• Buyers have a short window to bid
• Bidders are mainly investors with very little competition
• Lowest sale prices (especially in unconditional auctions)
• Upfront fees for listing and legal packs
• Property must have vacant possession

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Online Modern (conditional) Auctions

Auctions are ideal for fast sales and provide more certainty with fixed timelines.  Buyers have a 20-business-day exclusivity period to secure finances and complete surveys, followed by a 20-day completion window.

Pros:

• Fast completion
• Reliable (fewer sale fall through)

Cons:

• No involvment to ensure sales complete
• Upfront fees for listing and legal packs.

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 Selling to a Cash Buyer

Selling to cash buyers ensures the fastest process, often completing in just 7-14 days. This option suits sellers facing time constraints or financial difficulties. However, cash buyers often expect discounted prices in return for quick transactions.

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The National Residential Hybrid Approach

National Residential combines the best of estate agent support and auction flexibility to deliver fast, stress-free sales while securing the best price.

Here’s how we help you:

1. Speed and Certainty: the speed of an auction without the compromise on price or control
2. Active Support: the best support throughout the entire lifetime of the sale – from listing to handing over keys
3. Seller Control: at the hear of everything we do – sellers only sell for a price they are happy to accept
4. Goldilocks Prices: slightly less than high street agents, more than traditional auctions
5. Problem-Solving: From legal matters to structural repairs, we help resolve issues that might delay your sale
6. More: We can help sellers solve the problems cash will fix sooner than later by offering interest free cash advances as soon as a sale has been agreed (to be repaid on completion)
7. More more: If property is unmortgagable, we can fix the problems so sellers avoid selling for less at traditional auctions

 

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Ready to Sell Your Property Fast?

If you’re looking to sell quickly, avoid lengthy delays, and maximise your property’s value, National Residential can help.

Contact us today to discuss your options or get a free property valuation – fill in the form anytime 24/7 and we will phone you back in office hours.