If a first-time buyer is interested in your home, this is great news! While there can be downsides to selling to a first-time buyer, there are just as many benefits that can outweigh the cons.
Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty are local estate agents, experts of the Swansea property market. Here are the top benefits of selling to a first-time buyer and tips on how to attract them when selling your home.
What are the Benefits of Selling to a First-Time Buyer?
Marketing your property to the first-time buyer market has huge benefits as a seller, including:
- There’s no chain: Every seller wants to reach the end of a chain, especially if you’re buying a new home yourself. First-time buyers are normally living at home or renting, so they have no chain behind them.
- They’re keen and proactive: Since buying your first home is an exciting prospect, most first-time buyers are keen to progress quickly.
- You can get a quicker sale: Because of the lack of chain and the proactiveness we see in most first-time buyers, you can sell your home quicker.
- You’ll be in a better buying position: If you’re buying while selling, having a first-time buyer interested in your home can give you an edge when making an offer on the property you want.
How to Attract a First-Time Buyer
Choosing the right estate agent makes all the difference when it comes to selling your home. This is especially the case if you want to attract a first-time buyer.
Here are three top things to look for in an estate agent if you want to attract a first-time buyer.
1. Patience and Approachability
First-time buyers may have a lot of questions, which means your estate agent needs to be patient, reassuring and non-aggressive in their selling techniques. Look for these qualities in your estate agent if you want to attract a first-time buyer. Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty are proud to have professional teams of estate agents, trusted and recommended by our customers. See our reviews here.
2. Modern Marketing Techniques
How your home is marketed is the fundamental reason why, how and when it sells. If you want to attract first-time buyers, consider the marketing tactics of your estate agent.
The average age of a first-time buyer in the UK is 34 so social media, property portals and other online channels will be some of the most effective marketing strategies. Ask your estate agent how your property will be marketed to establish whether they are the right choice for you. Find out how the Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty estate agent teams market our listings here.
3. Listing Quality
Most first-time buyers view and search properties online, so the listing must be top-notch. A good listing from a reputable estate agent will include:
- Professional and high-resolution images
- Detailed engaging descriptions – sell the dream
- No jargon
- Local area information
- Floorplans
- A variety of contact methods, including telephone, email and online enquiry forms
Check the listings an estate agency already has on their website to see if the quality is as high as promised. See how the Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty estate agent teams lists our properties here.
Are You looking for an estate agent to help sell Your Home in Swansea?
If you’re selling your Swansea home, we’d love to talk! Our friendly Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty teams are experts at selling homes in the Swansea area.
Get in touch today for an informal chat about our services and how we can help by calling 01792461929, emailing us at swansea@belvoir.co.uk or visiting our website.
