How to sell your house

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Selling a house is easy, getting the price you want is more of a challenge. We explain exactly how to get the best price possible when you sell your property, whatever the market.

		a	Do: Declutter
		b	Do: Carry out necessary property maintenance
		c	Consider: Will home improvement add value?
		d	Consider: Should you redecorate?
		e	Do: Tidy the garden
		f	Do: Clean your house from top to bottom

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		a	Do: List your home's selling points
		b	Do: Get a house valuation from local estate agents
		c	Do: Check out house prices online
		d	Decide: What house price should you ask for?

		a	Do: Find a solicitor
		b	Do: Make your property accessible for viewings and surveys
		c	Do: Finalise the price and exchange contracts
		d	Do: Set a date for completion
		e	Do: Arrange a removal company
		f	Do: Take your property off the market

		a	Do: Inform necessary parties of your change of address
		b	Do: Notify the council
		c	Do: Set up a redirect on your post
		d	Do: Start to pack
		e	Do: Move out
		f	Do: Hand the keys over

		a	Decide: Should you sell your property online?
		b	Decide: Should you use an estate agent to sell your house?

		a	Find out: Which estate agent offers the best service for the lowest cost?
		b	Do: Choose an estate agent to sell your house
		c	Do: Advertise your property online

		a	Do: Prepare your home for sale
		b	Find out: How do you sell your house if you arrange a viewing yourself?
		c	Do: Arrange viewings through an estate agent

		a	Do: Negotiate on the house price offered
		b	Do: Accept an offer you are happy with