COUNTS EVERY PENNY

Hayley Hunt has a spring in her step - and some key advice for anyone looking to sell their property

As spring approaches and the da odils come into bloom, I can feel my spirits starting to lift. We’re moving intoa time of growth, renewal, of new life being born, and of the cycle of life once again starting. It’s impossible not to feel optimistic at this time of year, andas far as I’m concerned, thatsense of optimism alsoapplies tothe housing market.

OK, so there’s been a couple of per cent drop in house price growth, but when you consider the fact that prices went through the roof during the pandemic, perhaps this is no bad thing.

Properties most definitely are selling, especially at the higher end of the market.However, a word of warning to thosecurrentlylooking to sellin this sector – remember that your home isprobably you’remost valuableasset and deciding to sell it is one of the biggest decisions you’ll likely ever make. Therefore it is vitally important that you choose your estate agent wisely. All too often I see sellers opt for the agent who will save them the most amount of money,not realising that this is invariably a false economy. My belief is that good estate agency requires considerable time and e ort on the agent’s part, building an excellent relationship with the client so that they feel totally supported throughout the entire selling process. Vendors need to trust their agent, who should be the best in their market, with brilliant people skills, unrivalled negotiation skills, fantastic local knowledge, and local contacts that are second to none. Without these attributes, how will the agent attract the most suitable buyer and achieve the best possible price? Quite simply, they don’tand sadly it becomes a classic case of penny wise,pound foolish. This is why I advise vendors to invest in their estateagent as

HAYLEY HUNT

it willpay dividends in the end.

Indeed, take a recent client of mine, Mr Pearce, who initially baulked at the fee we asked forselling his luxury apartment.

"At first, I didn’t want to pay it as it was higher than the other agents," he admits.

"However, after being reassured I would not regret instructing them, I decided to proceed and I’m so glad I did. My property was sold in just a few weeks at the full asking price, breaking the record for similar apartments on thedevelopment. I cannot recommend Hayley and her amazing team more highly. They just dealt with everything and sold my place for top money."

If you’re thinking ofsellinga property inWoodford Green, Chigwell orthe surrounding environs, Hunt are the results driven agency for you.

020 8502 7667 info@huntpropertyservices.co.uk huntpropertyservices.co.uk