Fast House Sale When looking into selling a property for the first time, you may be surprised by just how long the process usually takes. The time between deciding to put your property on the market, a sale being agreed and the completion taking place can actually take months. Playing the waiting game can put added stress on an already stressful situation. These days, when selling a property, many people are looking for ways they can speed up the process without having to settle for less than their asking price. Thankfully, there are things that you can do as a seller and if you’re just about to put your property on the market then keep reading. The team here at Moovingo have put together a list the ‘4 P’s’ that are important when securing a quick sale: Preparation It goes without saying that when it comes to selling a property,…Continue Reading

Selling Your Property When selling a property, it is important to choose the method of sale that best suits you and your property. You want to choose the option that will deliver the best outcome – the best outcome is typically the highest sale price followed by sale timelines which suit your own circumstances. We have outlined the three main methods for residential house and apartment sales in Ireland. Private Treaty | “For Sale by Private Treaty” A Private Treaty Sale is a method that most property sellers will instruct their Estate Agent to handle on their behalf, however, some will go at it alone which is referred to as ‘For Sale by Owner’ (FSBO).  The ‘For Sale by Private Treaty’ method is used by most Estate Agents. Initially, a marketing plan is prepared for the property which includes a guide price and a discussion around marketing material (photography, brochures…Continue Reading

Selling your home There is so much information about regarding purchasing a property and how much this process can cost you, but you may find that when you decide to sell your beloved home, there isn’t as much easily accessible or correct information. Whilst everyone knows that selling a house is expensive, people are often shocked when they find out just how much things really cost.  If you’ve had a property valuation and you’re starting to put a plan in place for selling your home, keep reading today. Moovingo has put together a guide to the true costs of selling a house to give you a clear idea of what to expect in this regard.  Estate agent fees One of the biggest costs that you will have when selling your home is usually the estate agent’s fee. This tends to be charged as a percentage of the properties value. Depending…Continue Reading

Buying and selling made easy Buying a property is tricky at the best of times, but add on a global pandemic that’s locking down countries, you probably feel like it’s impossible to move forward with buying a home – let alone going to view one.  Luckily, your house hunting doesn’t have to stop. At Moovingo we have always offered our sellers the option to create virtual tours and property videos but now we take it up a notch with Agent Hosted Live Video-Chat Tours. Virtual tours and video are relatively straight forward, buyers can take control and tour a property from the comfort of their home. However they lack the ability to ask the agent a question in realtime. With live video-chat tours, we do just that. It’s the most effective way to view a property in the current climate. We’ll take you on a live virtual tour of a home you…Continue Reading

Maximising your sale price When you decide the time is right to sell your home, whether you’re looking to downsize or you just fancy a relocation, one of the biggest questions you’ll want the answer to is; ‘how much is my property worth?’. The answer can dramatically impact your next steps and it goes without saying that everyone will want to get as much as they can for their home.  There tend to be two groups of things that can affect your house valuation, some that are out of your hands and others that you are in full control of. To open your eyes to both, Moovingo have put together a helpful guide to getting the best price for your home so you can consider what is worth doing before you put your home on the market.  Things that are out of your control  Whilst there isn’t anything you can do…Continue Reading

Legal Steps To Selling Moving home is such an exciting time and there is no denying that you will probably want to get out of your old house as soon as possible, but what the majority of people aren’t aware of is that there is a lot of legal work required before a sale can go through in Ireland. This is the part of the process that often takes the most time and it is easy for sellers to get impatient.   Understanding the legal steps a solicitor takes when you’re selling a property in Ireland is really beneficial. These days there is a long list of documents that are required before your solicitor can prepare your contracts and it can take a while for them to be sourced. Being aware of what these legal documents are and how long they can take to prepare will help you to understand what…Continue Reading

Selling Your House There are a lot of things to consider when selling your home and you’re guaranteed to be feeling a mixture of emotions about the situation which can be really overwhelming and quite distracting. There are lots of steps in the process leading up to selling a property, all of which are incredibly important, so ensuring that you are well-informed about the process can be really beneficial.  There is no denying that selling a house in Ireland can be difficult if you have no idea where to start. To help anyone in this situation, Moovingo has put together a checklist for selling a house which includes the most important information you should know before you put your property on the market. Following this will help make the whole process much less stressful.  Get Your Property Valued One of the first crucial steps is getting your property valued. The…Continue Reading

Switching Estate Agent When deciding to sell a property, the majority of people will use the services that an estate agent offers to assist with the whole process. There are so many different Estate Agents these days and choosing an Estate Agent is a big decision. They have the power to make the sale of your home as stress-free as possible and ensure you get the best possible price for your property.  It isn’t uncommon for people to choose one Estate Agent but be unhappy with the service they are receiving and want to change Agents. Not many people are aware that you can actually switch Estate Agents if you want to. Sometimes changing Agents can make the world of difference to your sale. To help anyone that is considering this, Moovingo Estate Agent has gone into detail about this process below.  Check Your Contract The Estate Agent industry in…Continue Reading

What to watch out for Moving house is commonly known as one of the most stressful experiences one can have in their lifetime. The excitement that comes with receiving an offer for your house or having your offer accepted on a dream property can feel like things are finally falling into place.  However, the fear of a property transaction falling through is a nightmare that nobody wants to experience. Not only is it an inconvenience, but it can also cause severe financial devastation. Unfortunately, this scenario occurs more frequently than anticipated, and sometimes there is nothing one can do to prevent it. Below is a list of 5 reasons, not in order, why your house sale may fall through, prepared by Moovingo Buyer or seller pulling out  Sometimes, property transactions can fall through because of nothing more than a change of heart or personal circumstance. Either the buyer or the seller may pull…Continue Reading

Selling Your Home Deciding to sell your property is never an easy decision and there are lots of things to think about when you are contemplating putting it up on the market. Whether you are relocating for work, moving to a more desirable neighbourhood, making room for a growing family, getting divorced or downsizing, you want to make sure that you are fully informed regarding selling. If you’ve never sold a property before then there are things that you need to know before listing your home for sale. Even if you aren’t a stranger when it comes to selling, times change and you may benefit from up to date advice. For anyone that has decided it is time to move on and is wanting to put their home on the market, Moovingo has put together a list of the most important things you should know. Choosing A Good Agent There…Continue Reading