So you've put up your house for sale. Your agent has informed you that the listing has received several enquiries, with a few families looking to view your house soon. You've done some touch-ups to your house and tidied up the place. Is there anything else you need to do to prepare for the house viewing? During house viewings, potential...
So you've put up your house for sale. Your agent has informed you that the listing has received several enquiries, with a few families looking to view your house soon.
Depending on your answer, it can make or break the deal. If the potential buyers find the answer satisfactory, they may match your asking price. But they can also leverage it as a bargaining tool.1. "Why are you selling the house?" On the other hand, if you're selling your flat to move to another HDB flat, feel free to reveal that to the buyer. Because this doesn't signal an urgency to sell the house .2. "Has anyone died in this house before?"
Such a property is also known as a stigmatised property. Unlike countries such as Japan , homeowners in Singapore aren't legally required to divulge such information. While they're still obligated to disclose when asked if there's been a death in the house, the agent can help to focus on the more positive features of the house, such as its location and nearby amenities.Potential buyers ask this because they want to know if the unit is in good condition. It helps them figure out how much they should renovate the house, especially if it's an old unit.
On the other hand, if nothing has been renovated and replaced for 20 years, chances are, some of the fixtures have worn down. The buyer will want to have them replaced.
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