Along with “how much will it cost to sell my house?” this is probably the most commonly asked questions aimed at estate agents, Prestwich daily. However, unfortunately, it’s also one of the most difficult questions to answer!
Basically, the national average time for finding a buyer is around 8 weeks. This time frame takes into account putting your house on the market and accepting an offer but does not count the subsequent legal proceedings, land searches etc.
There are a huge amount of variables in play when considering the timescale of selling a house.
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Firstly, what sort of timescale do you have in mind? If you are desperate for a quick sale, the way we market your property will be different, mainly in terms of the asking price, than if you are happy to wait a while. The asking price is a huge factor in how long it will take to find a buyer for your property. An experienced estate agents, Prestwich with a good understanding of the local market and area are able to advise you as to how to set your asking price to be given the best possible chance of a sale.
You then need to think about location. A highly desirable location, within the catchment area of an excellent school, will naturally see a faster turnover of property compared to a less desirable area.
There are also many other influences, sometimes which are out of your control. For example, the state of the local market at the time, how many similar properties are for sale when yours is, along with the type of property you’re actually selling.
To put it simply, it is very difficult for an estate agent to tell you how long it will take for your property to sell when you consider all the variables involved.
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But with the right advice, the important thing to remember is the deal needs to be right for you, enabling you to move on to where you want to be. Whether it takes a week, four weeks or a matter of months, Cardwells Estate Agents, Prestwich will be with you every step of the way.
