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29 Tactics to Sell Your Home Faster, According to Experts

Tricks of the property trade
Make sure your house has curb appeal
Add a fresh lick of paint
Consider selling your home by auction
Get all your paperwork in order
Host an open house
Consider buyer motivation
Declutter everywhere
But don’t depersonalise
Add a large mirror
Clean until it sparkles
Don't go overboard on the kitchen
Dress the table
Flowers, flowers, flowers
Make sure the windows are in good condition
Eliminate big expenses
Clear the garage
Light a fire
Get rid of bad smells
Add homely scents
Curate your home carefully
Spruce up your garden
Freshen up soft furnishings
Create off-street parking
Consider getting a pet sitter
Be flexible
Start packing before you’ve sold
Put every space to use
Sell your neighbourhood
Set a realistic asking price
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Tricks of the property trade

It's no secret that selling your home can be a real slog – it can take months, or even years, to find the right buyer. We've brought together top advice and tactics from realtors and other property industry insiders to help you get your home off the market as quickly as possible, at the best possible price.

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Sally Coffey

10 March 2025

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