Help me sell my house

davsidipp

fatso80 wrote: »

That's the one, thank you - I think £525,000 is still too high but the properties are selling for silly money at the moment - 3 bed semi's are on for the same sort of money and more - but they are completely different style properties.

Just looked at it,price seems right for the area,but it looks a tad tired.for me I would go for a traditional 1930s style house over a newer build any day,more character and charm.maybe tarting it up a bit,and new kitchen cupboard doors might bag a sale

davsidipp

SternMusik wrote: »

Yes, but what have houses been actually selling for? Things that would put me off the house:

It is a relatively small house. (I don't view conservatories as very useful space really.) The kitchen is very small and wants modernising. I don't like stairs in the living room.

The photos could be improved I think, especially the external shots. Think curb appeal. It would be nice to have a photo from the back of the garden towards the house. The interior photos are fine. Your lounge is dominated by the huge sofas, with the dining area looking cramped. Maybe you could rearrange the furniture? The garden looks a bit unloved.

Overall it just doesn't look 525k to me, but I'm obviously not used to these crazy house prices.

those prices are right for the area,it's wether someone is willing to pay for that style and type of home.

googler

fatso80 wrote: »

yes, our is link detached. Many other 3 beds for sale at the moment are either semis or terraced

... But the heading of listing says 'detached' ...

dimbo61

No mirror in the bathroom!
No picture of En-suite, looks run down ?
One bedroom ? No pictures of the other two!
One bathroom ?
No picture of the best feature the big conservatory?

fatso80

Thank you for your advice.
Houses in the area have been selling for asking price or above. We realise ours needs improvement - we thought about doing the kitchen, but we are selling because money is tight so we haven't really got the funds to do this.
I think I will go with my gut and reduce the price again to £500,000. Do you think just do this now or wait a bit and see?

Prothet_of_Doom

I'm gunna be rude. £525K ? For that BOX. It doesn't even have a double garage...Just Shows why the North south devide is so stupid.

Try this http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-27879714.html

Maybe your potential buyer have decided to Move NORTH

But in all honestly at a different price, I'd quite like your house.

Doozergirl

Have you looked at what is under offer on rightmove?

You're right that you are up against a lot of three bed period semis but if you look at the ones under offer, they are in a lower price bracket, more in the £450-475k area.

I' have a really good scour of rightmove and decide for yourself where you sit.

Your house doesn't stand out. It's an opportunity for someone to buy a solid house that needs a superficial spruce up with a new kitchen and some garden landscaping. Someone will relish that opportuntiy and have a great deal of fun - at the right price.

Don't forget, there is another psychological barier in the stamp duty rise over £500,000. £20,000 to Mr Osborne is a lot of money.

fatso80

Maybe they did decide to move North, I wish I could... baring in mind we are selling due to financial reasons - you should see what we can afford in and around the area!

googler

The cat flap in the garage door tells anyone allergic to cats to steer clear .... Which rules out one-third of your buyer base, if some sources are to be believed.

SternMusik

fatso80 wrote: »

I think I will go with my gut and reduce the price again to £500,000. Do you think just do this now or wait a bit and see?

What does your estate agent say on the matter?

Also, you don't have to put in a whole new kitchen. Just make the best of what you've got. Maybe only replace the cupboard doors. Or paint the doors. Could be done quite inexpensively. Good luck with your sale.