What should you do if the time has come for you to list your Bulgarian property for sale in order to ensure that you receive the highest possible price for it at a time when the cost of homes in Bulgaria is declining, there are fewer buyers on the market, and there is a large supply of Bulgarian real estate available for sale?
You must first decide what you genuinely think your goods are worth in today’s market. Be reasonable and avoid the error of overvaluing.
What do you think the reasons are for the homes that seem to have been there forever that you have undoubtedly seen in the presentations of Bulgarian Estate Agents? When in reality, they may simply have been overpriced to begin with and failed to pique the attention of prospective purchasers until the point at which they had to be removed from the market and then reintroduced at a cheaper price.
The next step is for your agent to take some pictures of your property for that crucial marketing campaign. At this moment, your property will start to be sold. Just keep in mind that the photos he’s taking will be displayed in the agency window, on the internet, in publications, etc., so making your house seem its best will help you receive the asking price.
You may take a few quick measures to make sure your home is shown in the best possible light during both photo shoots and viewings:
Put your personal stuff out of sight before taking pictures and inviting people to visit your house since prospective buyers want to see what they are really receiving for their money and not what you are selling.
Make sure to remove any old furniture and personal things that the former occupants left behind from a house that has been unoccupied for a while, such as one in a Bulgarian hamlet, and at the very least clear a route through the thicket so that visitors may wander the property.
Cleaning up
For inhabited houses, a few of hours spent cleaning and dusting will make a huge impact. Unfortunately, viewers do not trust that you are a resident and can not see beyond the clutter of daily life, so at the absolute least, giving the area a fast once-over before they arrive will provide the correct image. After previous residents have left, rentals will need cleaning, after which they will just want occasional airing.
Mend:
Before any viewings, do any little repairs, such as those for leaks, wet spots, missing roof tiles, etc. Basically, change everything that can give viewers the wrong impression, which they might then use against you when evaluating your home, even if it would only cost a few leva to remedy.
Whether it is supplied or not?
Are you selling your property in Bulgaria together with all of your furnishings or just portion of it? If you are using it and it is part of the rental fee, make sure it is tidy and in excellent working order. It makes no sense to include an outdated refrigerator and a shaky sofa in your asking price since the viewer will undoubtedly not desire these and will consequently push your price down.
Pets:
If you have a dog or cat, try to keep them outdoors, kenneled or chained while viewings are taking place. Better yet, if they don’t like strangers, find a friend to watch them for a time. There is little that turns off potential buyers more than being pursued down the road by an irate dog!
Your pet definitely has a smell, despite the fact that you might not believe so. Even though you may adore your pet, others may not, so purchase some air freshener, leave the windows open, and for the love of all that is holy get rid of that cat litter pan if you let cats inside. Another no-no is leaving dirty pet dishes laying about.
Finally, while it appears like everyone in Bulgaria smokes, if you’ve ever been in the “Smoking Area” at the Sofia Airport, you’ll be familiar with how foul stale smoke stinks. Don’t smoke inside the house after you’ve cleaned and ventilated it since one cough can undo all your hard work!
Conclusion:
Remember that a little additional work on your side before a showing might be the difference between a sale and a “no thank you,” especially at a time when buyers can be hard to come by and there are so many homes on the market.
Wishing you success on your sale! Contact us to help with marketing and sell property in Bulgaria fast to international investors.
