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Three selling situations, three ways to prepare the next step

These scenarios illustrate possible questions and decisions in a property project. They are not completed client cases and promise neither a price nor a timescale.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Examples to help you recognise your situation

Fictional educational scenarios. No real client, sale or result is represented.

Selling an apartment from abroad

Illustrative situation: the owner cannot travel regularly and wants a clear view of progress.

  • Start by clarifying timing, people available locally and documents already gathered.
  • Arrange property access, presentation materials and communication in a language everyone understands.
  • Decide which matters can be handled remotely and which need coordination with relevant professionals.
Prepare a sale from a distance

A property gets enquiries but few viewings

Illustrative situation: the listing attracts attention, but conversations do not lead to relevant viewings.

  • Observe recurring questions and where contact stops.
  • Check consistency between photos, description, price and actual features.
  • Decide whether to clarify the listing or targeting before increasing publication.
Identify the obstacle

Deciding whether to sell as-is or renovate

Illustrative situation: the owner is considering works without knowing whether they will help the sale.

  • Separate necessary maintenance, defects to explain and presentation improvements.
  • Compare the cost, timing and constraints of each option.
  • Choose work that fits the property and your plans, without assuming every euro spent will be recovered.
Prepare your renovation decision

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