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When you buy a new home, it is beneficial for you if your current house is sold as quickly as possible. No one wants to deal with double expenses. Also in the case of a divorce, inheritance or financial problems, there may be a lot of urgency in the sale. In this article, you will read how quickly a house is typically sold in different parts of the country, and we provide tips for quickly selling your house.
How quickly are houses typically sold in the Netherlands?
It's no secret that in the current housing market, many people are looking for a house to buy. There are far fewer houses for sale than there is demand, so in most cases, houses are sold quickly, and sellers have the upper hand. How quickly houses are sold depends on various factors, such as location (region), asking price, and the condition of the house. On average, houses in the Netherlands are sold within 23 days. Is your house not selling? Read here what you should do when selling your house is not successful.
How quickly are houses sold in the largest cities in the Netherlands?
At Mijn Verkoopmakelaar, we track how quickly real estate agents in different places in the Netherlands sell houses. The speed differs per city and per real estate agent. Below, you can see how many days houses are typically on sale in each city before being sold with the help of a real estate agent.
How do I find a real estate agent with a high sales speed?
If you want to sell your house quickly and for a good selling price, it is advisable to hire a good real estate agent who will assist you in the sales process. Meeting and comparing real estate agents can take quite a bit of time. At Mijn Verkoopmakelaar, you can quickly find the sales real estate agent that best suits you. Register your house using the tool below, provide the specifications of your house, and immediately receive responses from real estate agents in your area. This saves you a lot of time.
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Tips for quickly selling your house
We track for you the average sales speed of the real estate agents at Mijn Verkoopmakelaar. You can easily see which real estate agents work the fastest. The real estate agents themselves indicate in their offer how quickly they expect to sell your house and for what price. If there is an offer you like, you accept it, and the sales process begins.
Tip: To receive responses from real estate agents as quickly as possible, it is recommended to add clear photos when registering. This allows the real estate agents to give a good estimate of the sales speed and proceeds. Moreover, you increase the chance of receiving responses.
Sell your house directly to a real estate agent or buyer
If you want to sell your house quickly, there are several things you can do. The fastest way to dispose of your house is to sell it to a real estate agent/buyer. The advantage is that you have arranged the sale very quickly, often within a few days. You also have certainty regarding the sale and pay little to no real estate agent fees. Read more about selling your house to a real estate agent.
The legal reflection period of 3 days does not apply to real estate agents and buyers because they purchase commercially. The major disadvantage is that you often make large concessions regarding the sale price. Buyers often offer tens of thousands of euros below the reasonable asking price. With a little more patience, you can pocket these thousands of euros yourself for your house a few days to weeks later if you sell it through the normal route.
Find the right sales real estate agent quickly
Fortunately, there are still a few things you can do to speed up the sales process. Make sure to hire a sales real estate agent who acts quickly and has a large network. With a good sales real estate agent who sells your house via the normal route, the sale price is much higher than with a direct offer from a real estate agent or buyer. At Mijn Verkoopmakelaar, we track which real estate agents sell houses the fastest in your city. Read here everything about how finding a real estate agent via Mijn Verkoopmakelaar works.
Make your house sales-ready on time
Have you found the right real estate agent? Then it's time to take photos of your house and schedule viewings. Therefore, it's a good idea to have your house sales-ready before hiring a real estate agent. This way, you can move quickly. In this article, you can read how to make your house sales-ready. This ensures that you sell your house quickly and receive the price that the house is worth.
How quickly do I receive the money after selling my house?
The ownership of a house transfers from the seller to the buyer at the moment the deed of transfer is signed. This deed of transfer is made by the notary and signed by the buyer, seller, and notary. The buyer only truly becomes the owner of the house when this deed is successfully registered with the Land Registry. At the moment this happens, the notary can transfer the money amount to the selling party. As a seller, you receive the purchase price, minus any mortgage loans and/or liens, deposited into your account.
Receive money quickly from the notary? Plan signing the deed of transfer on the right day!
Usually, you receive the money from the notary one or two working days after the deed of transfer is executed. Do you need the money quickly? Make sure not to sign the deed on a Thursday afternoon, Friday, or a day before a holiday. The Land Registry is closed on weekends and (certain) holidays. As a result, it may take longer before you receive the money in your account. And every day that the money remains longer with the notary, you pay more interest to the bank.
How quickly can I sell a house after purchase?
Are you not satisfied with your recently purchased home, or are you forced to sell your house quickly due to divorce, death, or another reason? There are no rules regarding the timing of the sale. Even if you have recently purchased a house, you can sell it again. If a house is sold again within two years, we call this a "quick sale."
Increasingly frequent "quick sale" of properties
Quickly selling properties happens more often than you think. The overheated housing market makes it appealing for people to quickly buy and sell houses due to the quick profits that can be made. This strategy is not without risks, of course, because the rising trend line can always reverse.
No transfer tax when reselling within 6 months
If you sell your house within six months, the buyer of your house does not have to pay transfer tax. Often it is agreed that the buyer pays compensation to the seller in that case. This way, as a selling party, you can still benefit from the tax advantage. You have this agreement recorded in the purchase contract. Do you think you will be dealing with this situation? Then contact the mortgage advisor or sales real estate agent.
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