Your house sale is in safe hands with Taylor Wimpey

If your home has been on the market for several months and you’re despairing of ever being able to sell, then why not let Taylor Wimpey Midland’s part exchange manager do it for you?

Julie Zivkovic has been in the property industry for 23 years, selling and valuing new and second hand homes across the Midlands. Since the beginning of the year she has sold over 65 second hand homes through Taylor Wimpey’s part exchange and market mover schemes.

Julie said: “It’s not surprising that moving home rates as one of the most stressful events in peoples’ lives, which is why our schemes have been so popular. You don’t need to find an estate agent, pay the fees or manage the process, as you can leave all of that to me. All you need to do is find your dream new home and I’ll help you to do the rest.

“Since becoming part exchange manager at the beginning of the year I have had the best of both worlds - the new and second hand property market. I have very much enjoyed making-over properties to improve the saleability of them – with just a splash of paint and a couple of new carpets we sold one part exchange home in just three days. Helping our clients get settled into their dream new Taylor Wimpey home is also very rewarding. With house prices and mortgage approvals rising why not let us help you to make your move now?”

To achieve the best price for your property Julie has the following tips:

First impressions really do count so make sure that your property has the wow factor from the outset. The front of your house and hall need to be welcoming and inviting so give your door a lick of paint and tidy up your front garden.

Potential buyers need to imagine themselves living in the property so de-clutter, put large pieces of furniture in storage to create more space or move it around. Clear the kitchen surfaces and replace tired tea towels. Put fresh white towels in your bathroom and hide away your products.

Smarten up your home with a fresh coat of neutral paint. Replace lino or tiling if needed and ensure threadbare carpets or worn sofas are covered with a rug and throw.

If you’d rather not redecorate then get a professional cleaner in. Ensure the carpets, sofas, oven and windows are spotless. Pay attention to the bathroom and kitchen which need to be hygienic. Make sure you don’t over-stuff your wardrobes. People do look in them to see how much storage space there is.

Finally, once you’re ready to sell make sure the price is right! Our sales success with our market mover and part exchange schemes is due to realistic valuations from efficient agents that we have a great relationship with.

Julie added: “All of these tips should help make it much easier to sell your home. However, if you want to move quickly with minimal fuss then why not find out more about our fantastic part exchange and market mover schemes?”

Under the part exchange scheme Taylor Wimpey will buy your current home at an agreed price so you don’t have to worry about paying any estate agent’s fees. This gives you extra money to spend on the more important things, like redecorating your new home. In addition, you have the confidence of a guaranteed cash buyer who knows what they’re doing, taking the stress out of the homebuying process and making broken chains a thing of the past!

For more information about how Taylor Wimpey Midland can help you make your move, or about its developments across the region, visit taylorwimpey.co.uk.