You Got a House Valuation – Now What?

Picture it: you’ve had the estate agent value your home and you know roughly what price you could get if you listed it on the market. The estate agent has outlined your local area’s property activity, and the market is in decent shape. But what should you do with this information? Let’s explore.  

List it on the market 

In most cases, people get a house valuation because they intend to sell their property. If this was you – now you have the asking price if you put it on the market. 

A free house valuation from a local estate agent gives you the most accurate figure, and they may have given you some insights into your local area – such as how the market is performing and what sales have been like. This information is good to have on hand when making your next decision. If the market is hot and buyers are active, it gives you a good indication that you may be looking at a quick sale.  

Make home improvements 

Is the value of your home not what you expected? Perhaps it’s not what you wanted, so that you can make your next move. That’s okay – there are options. A great way to improve the value of your home is to make small DIY adjustments that improve the condition or offering. This can range from refreshing the space (think a tin of paint), decluttering, and tidying up the garden.  

If you have time and money, there are bigger projects that can help you boost your home’s value. Naturally, extending the space will add value. That can take the shape of many forms, such as an annexe, loft conversion, conservatory, so it pays to weigh your options.  

Feel free to ask your estate agent about other ideas – since they’ve seen the space and could have some fresh ideas. 

Explore refinancing 

If you’re thinking of remortgaging or coming to the end of your deal, it’s a good idea to know how much your home is worth. Lenders consider the value of a property when setting loan conditions, and even a small boost in the value can open up more refinancing terms. And who doesn’t like to save money in the long term? 

Ready to make your next move? 

If a move is on the cards, we can help. Our selling packages start with free, and you only add what you need to sell your home. Your sale, your way – plus, you get total support from a team of experts. And if you’re ready to sell, you can instruct us online and we’ll get to work. Let’s get you moving!