Checklist for sellers: Things to consider before listing your property in Dubai!

Thinking about selling your property, and capitalising on Dubai’s growing property market?

Selling your home can certainly be an exciting and thrilling experience, as you’re about to go on an exciting journey into the world of Dubai’s real estate market, which surely is one of the world’s best!

And trust us, after numerous open houses, listings, buyers, sellers and feedback - we know just what buyers are looking for…

So, if you’re getting ready to sell your home, here are some essential things to consider before selling your house!

Get ahead of the market:

The thing about selling your property is capitalising on time, and to get ahead in the market we highly recommend all buyers, sellers and tenants to study up in advance. This can include understanding what key areas are trending, what are buyers searching for and what are some of the current market trends.

You could do so by taking a look at property market reports or checking out our DataHub to get in-depth insights on how different communities are priced and performing. Once you have a basic idea of the market’s stance, you will be better equipped to know how much you can list your property on the market for, and if there are any changes to be made to your home based on buyer preferences - that can be done ahead of time too.

Get a property valuation:

One of the most crucial steps in selling your property is to get a professional property appraisal or conduct a comparative market analysis to determine the fair market value of your property.

Setting the right price is important for attracting the right kind of potential buyers and maximising your returns. You could book yours with Allsopp & Allsopp.

Hire a real estate agent:

It's definitely a given to have a real estate agent who specialises in your area to help you with your sale. Not only will they have the knowledge of the community, but they'll also have a roster of buyers searching for homes in those communities.

And having a real estate agent helps in most cases if you are in a rush to sell the property, or are even considering selling to repurchase another property - your agent will be on top of it to help you.

Consider going exclusive:

Now that you’ve hired an agent, we suggest going exclusive.

Your property is most likely your largest asset and will probably hold some sentimental value to you. Choosing one agent you trust to sell or lease your home will ensure you get the most out of it and will reduce the stress and the back and forth with numerous real estate agents.

Going exclusive with an Allsopp & Allsopp agent means - working with agents who are experts in your community! They work only in your community to make sure they know what they are selling, and will get you information straight from the Land Department, completely focused on your area and sometimes even your street.

Listing with the agent you trust also gives buyers a true view of your property the way that you want them to see it. The property will be listed at a price you are happy with and have agreed on with the agent and there will be no confusion. Buyers will know your property is genuinely for sale, as all our agents are verified with TruCheck and buyers will know all the details about the property that you want them to.

Revamp and maintain your home:

Before listing your property, remember that a first impression lasts forever.

So, to make a great first impression on your buyer, and ensure your home doesn’t have any maintenance issues. Check out our guide to staging your home on a budget.

Here are a few things, we suggest to look out for when revamping your home:

• Check your entrance and see if the door needs any fixtures
• Redo some paintwork if needed
• Check up on your garden. Make sure the grass is cut and consider adding some plants depending on the space
• Ensure there are no leakages, or electrical issues.

Time to market your home!

Did you know that with Allsopp & Allsopp, you’d have an in-house marketing agency working 360 to have your property be seen on every corner? Yes, and you can align with your agent to find out just how easily your marketing can be worked out.

Your property will feature on all of the major property portals and we will make sure you’re one of the first to appear in search results. We have a dedicated team working on SEO and PPC campaigns and will make sure we have the correct keywords and spend to showcase your property, as well as promote your property through social channels to audiences of potential buyers.

In order to present your property in the best possible light, we will take professional pictures, we will produce video tours, we will make sure the property description highlights the unique selling points of your property and we will be on hand to offer advice on how best to showcase your property when buyers come to view.

We don’t stop there though, all of the buyers whose requirements match your property will receive phone calls, emails and WhatsApp to alert them of your property's availability. We will get to work well before the property is advertised.

Now it’s time to get that mortgage sorted:

If you have a pre-existing mortgage but still want to go ahead on your sale, get in touch with our mortgage experts, who can help you either reverse your mortgage or assist you in getting a new one should you plan to buy a new property.

Or check out our guide to sales progression for your next sale.

And now that you are all caught up on the steps to selling your property - it’s time to get in touch with our sales experts to help you sell your next home!