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A good property listing is a must if you want to sell your home. You might choose to list your property online yourself, or you might be looking for the right agent to list it online for you. Either way, you want a listing that’s strong and persuasive, and that will encourage people to come and view your property. There are some key features that you might want to think about including in your listing, whether you’re creating it yourself or relying on a real estate agency to do it for you. Here are some essential things you might want to do for the perfect listing.
Tidy Up Clutter for Photos
High-quality photos are expected from any property listing. They give buyers their first impression of the property so they can start to make a decision about whether it could be the right place for them. Before you have photos taken of your home, tidy up any clutter to help it all look a bit neater. A tidy home will give a better impression of the property’s potential. However, don’t remove everything personal. People want to see it as someone’s home, even if they want to be able to picture it as their home and not yours.
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Use Video Footage
Photos have long been expected for property listings, but adding video footage to your listing can also enhance it. Video can be used in multiple ways to give your property listing something extra. You can use professional aerial filming to get drone footage of the area and your home from above. You could also include a video tour or interactive 3D tour so that buyers can get a better idea of what the whole property really looks like. Video footage can be very engaging and help to take your listing to the next level.
Write a Clear, Engaging Description
Beyond the visuals, you should also think about the text you use to tell buyers all about the property. You should include as much information as you can, while ensuring it’s easily digestible and engaging. People want to know key information such as how many rooms there are and how much space there is, as well as the various features of the property. They will also want to know about where the property is and what local amenities there are, transport links and major roads, and other information that will help them make an informed decision.
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Be Flexible with Viewings
When buyers decide they would like to know more and actually view your home, they want to view it at a time that’s convenient for them. The more flexible you can be, the easier it will be to arrange for people to come and view the property. Whether you’re there or not, buyers will want to have a good look around and be told anything they want to know about the property. Try to offer plenty of options for viewing or perhaps consider an open house.
Create an engaging property listing when you sell your home to increase your chance of selling and getting a good price.
