In general, it is said that it is easier to sell after making a vacant house.This is because it is easier for the next landlord to have an image of repairs and renovations and to check the condition of the property.However, if you leave the house vacant, you will have to pay double the loan for the next house until you sell it, which is not economical.This time I would like to introduce you to what you should be careful when selling while living.
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Advantages of selling while living
Perhaps the biggest benefit is that it will help fund your next home purchase.You can pay off the loan and use the remaining money as a down payment for the purchase of the house, and if you can move immediately after the sale, you can pay the moving cost only once.It will be economical because there is no rent for a temporary residence after the sale.If it doesn't sell, you just continue to live in it, so it's a big mental advantage that you don't have to rush to sell it.
In addition, it can be an opportunity to appeal the goodness of the property by using the point that can be a disadvantage on the contrary.
For example, you can create a good relationship with the buyer through the arrangement of furniture and the image of living in it, and share information about the neighborhood, and you can make a difference from other properties under consideration.
The problem of selling while living
The big disadvantage is that you can see the feeling of life as it is.It would be difficult in everyday life to maintain a clean state for viewing.People's sense of life is something that is inevitably worrisome, so it can be said that it is easier to sell the same property if it does not have a sense of life.
In particular, it is difficult to remove odors, and the smell of cigarettes is particularly likely to lead to a bad impression, so you must be careful.It is better to avoid food that smells like grilled meat.Deodorize sofas and curtains.It is easy to get dirty around the water, so be careful.It costs about tens of thousands of yen, but it is effective because even if it is difficult for an individual to clean it like a new one, asking a professional to clean it may make it look more beautiful than if you do it yourself.Small things can make a big difference in a buyer's mindset.
Since it is difficult to check the details when there are furniture and home appliances, it is easier for the buyer to have a better image if there is an empty house during consideration.It may be difficult to see the fine details, and you may go home unsatisfied and be sent off.
Also, if you are often away from home, you may not be able to make it to the designated viewing date.Since it is an expensive purchase, we would like to arrange a viewing date that matches the buyer's wishes as much as possible in order to make a good impression.Since it is easy to concentrate on viewing on weekends, it is difficult to go out due to holiday errands.I have to keep it clean every time I view it, so I can't let my guard down during sales activities.
Advantages of selling a vacant house
A big advantage is that you don't have to worry about previewing.In many cases, we leave the real estate sale to the real estate company, so we will guide you according to the desired viewing date.Also, since I am a professional who sells houses, it is also an advantage that I can carefully explain the good points and bad points of the property.In addition, the absence of furniture and appliances makes the room look spacious, making it easier for the buyer to imagine their lifestyle.You can show the cleanliness like a new building by cleaning it clean and fixing it as much as possible.It is also good that you can easily convince the buyer because you can check the details.
Also, if you don't have to worry about saving, you can move your temporary residence to a condominium and make a financial plan if you plan to purchase your next house after the sale is confirmed.
Problems when selling a vacant house
In order to make the house vacant, you will have to buy a new house or temporarily live in an apartment, but it will cost you until it sells.
If the property to be sold has not yet been paid off, the payment will be doubled with the new housing loan.In addition, moving costs will be incurred when moving from a temporary residence to a new house, so it will cost you double moving work and costs.
In addition, it is said that if a house remains vacant for a long period of time, the property will be damaged, and if people live in it, ventilation and cleaning will be done on a daily basis, but this is because there is no such thing.Depending on the condition of the property, it may not sell very well and we may have to lower the price.
In that case, timing is important because it may deviate from the initial plan and result in loss.
Things to be aware of when selling while living
It is important to treat the visitors politely as if they were customers, to keep the inside of the property as clean as possible, and to let them see how the property is handled with care.Also, it is better to check whether the location is in demand due to the trend of property sales in the neighborhood.If it is a popular area, it is likely to sell quickly, but depending on the situation, it may be a long-term battle.For this, it is a good idea to consult with a real estate company that has the ability to investigate various information.It's easier to sell a vacant house, but if you value financial risk, you'll want to sell it while living in it.If you can't afford it financially, it's less risky to sell steadily while living.
Summary
- Show that the property is clean and cared for
- Treat the buyer as a customer and treat them with courtesy
- Beware of life odors
- It is easier to sell a vacant house, but if you emphasize financial risk, it is less risky to sell while living.
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