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how do I determine the value of my house?

How much is your house worth?

The most important element in selling your home is, of course, the asking price. It's crucial to start with the correct price. After all, there are many risks when your pricing is not accurate.

what if the valuation is too high?

If the valuation is too high, your home will likely be for sale for a long time. Potential buyers will be put off and pull out even before an initial viewing. As a result, you never even get a chance to negotiate the final selling price. Ultimately, there is a chance you'll sell below the actual value because you don't want to wait any longer or you really need the money.

Een ERA makelaar voert een waardebepaling uit van een te koop staande woning.

What if the valuation is too low?

If the valuation is too low, your property will likely sell quickly at the asking price. That's good news, right? Well, you'll always wonder whether you got the best possible deal. If you sell your home with an estate agent, negotiations often occur to get the best possible price. An estate agent manages to get you more money, even after deducting the commission.

how does an ERA broker determine the correct value of your home?

Online tools

The internet offers lots of free tools to get an initial idea of the value of your home. However, chances are very slim that you can blindly rely on these kind of simulations. Online tools often don't take into account your home’s finish, condition and location. An online valuation is a starting point and can give you an idea, but it will never be 100% accurate.

Een koppel zit samen in de zetel en bekijken de ERA immowebsite op een laptop.

immosites

Are you better off comparing prices on websites like Immoweb? That's not a good plan either. As a private individual, you only see the asking prices, not the selling prices. Your estate agent, on the other hand, sees both figures.

ERA Comparative market analysis

Thanks to the ERA Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), our estate agents don't use guesswork. Every aspect that can affect your home’s value is taken into account. As the market leader, ERA has a huge database. This database is used to make your valuation as accurate as possible.

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Road map

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How do I determine the value of my house?

How much is your house worth? The most important element in selling your home is, of course, the asking price. It's crucial to start with the correct price. After all, there are many risks when your pricing is not accurate.

Step 6

What mandatory documents do I need?

If you sell your home through an estate agent, they will take most of the administrative hassle off your hands. If you are selling your house or flat yourself, you will need some documents to be able to sell your home.

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Step 7

How can I advertise my property?

If you are selling your home, reaching as many potential buyers as possible on as many different channels as possible is crucial. The more people you reach, the more likely the final selling price will be higher and your property will sell faster.

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Step 8

How do I guide visitors around my property?

The time has come! Your advertising is paying off. It may sound a bit odd, seeing as you know your property, but practice the tour you will give potential buyers with a critical friend in advance. That way, you can prepare for more difficult questions.

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Een koppel zit aan tafel met een ERA makelaar om te onderhandelen over de verkoopprijs.

Step 9

How do I negotiate the selling price?

Have the guided tours gone well, and are the first prospective buyers interested in buying the property? That’s great! It's time to negotiate the selling price.

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Step 10

How do I make the sale of my home official?

The sale of your home is made official in two steps. First of all, a sale agreement must be drawn up and signed. This is followed by the notarial deed through the notary.

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Step 1

Buy first or sell first?

Will you be moving? First, decide whether you want to buy your new home before or after selling your current one. We briefly list the pros and cons.

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Step 2

When is the best time to sell my home?

Is there such a thing as “good” or “less good” time to accelerate the sale of your home?

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Step 3

Selling with or without an estate agent?

You can sell your home entirely on your own or let an estate agent take care of it for you.

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Step 4

Get your home prepped

Before taking photos or welcoming potential buyers, it is important to prepare your home to make the best possible impression on future owners. In industry terms, this is called “home staging”.

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