When it comes to selling your home quickly, flexibility isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Whether you’re relocating, managing financial pressure, or just want to avoid the stress of a drawn-out sales process, being adaptable with inspections and offers can dramatically improve your chances of securing a fast sale.
At Sell My Home Today, we understand that timing is everything. Here’s how you can increase your home’s chances of selling fast by staying open, prepared and responsive.
Offer Flexible Viewing Times
Most serious buyers have one thing in common, limited availability. Many are working professionals or families who can only view properties outside standard business hours. If you limit inspections to weekday mornings or afternoons, you’re cutting out a huge chunk of your buyer pool.
Why Flexibility Matters:
– Offer evening or weekend inspections when possible
– Be open to short-notice viewings, especially if the buyer is pre-approved and ready to act
– Work with your agent (if you have one) or be personally available to show the home at key times
Pro tip: Keep your home in “inspection-ready” condition during the sale period. That way, you’re never caught off-guard by a last-minute request.
Respond to Inquiries Immediately
In today’s fast-paced property market, communication delays can cost you a sale. When a potential buyer calls, emails, or sends a message through a property platform, how fast you respond can influence whether they take the next step.
Don’t Keep Buyers Waiting:
– Reply to all buyer enquiries within hours, not days
– Provide clear, informative answers to their questions (e.g. property size, strata fees, council rates)
– Be proactive and follow up with people who expressed interest but didn’t book a viewing
Every minute counts. Buyers have plenty of options and short attention spans. If you’re not available to reply promptly, consider hiring a real estate agent or using a service that can help manage enquiries professionally.
Be Open to Different Offers
It’s natural to hope for a high price. But in a fast sale scenario, chasing the “perfect” offer can cause delays, or worse, a failed sale. The key is to balance your expectations with the current market.
Reasonable Offers Deserve Consideration:
– Consider the buyer’s position. Are they ready to settle quickly?
– Is the offer close enough to be worth negotiating?
– Could a minor price compromise help you achieve a faster and less stressful sale?
Remember: The longer your property sits on the market, the more negotiating power you may lose later. Acting quickly on a fair offer can save you holding costs, stress and time.
Have All Documents Ready to Go
One of the most common causes of delay in property transactions? Paperwork.
Don’t Let Admin Hold You Back:
– Property Title: Make sure it’s correct and accessible
– Contract of Sale: Have a solicitor or conveyancer prepare this early
– Building & Pest Reports: These can speed up the buyer’s decision-making process
– Rates Notices & Strata Info (if applicable): Have these ready to send on request
Being prepared signals professionalism and reduces the time from offer to settlement often a make-or-break factor in fast sales.
Need to Sell Quickly Without the Hassle?
While being flexible with viewings and offers can certainly help you sell faster, sometimes even that isn’t fast enough.
That’s where Sell My Home Today comes in. We buy homes as-is, offer fair cash offers within 24 hours, and let you choose your own settlement timeline, no open homes, no repairs, and no waiting in hope of the perfect buyer.
Why Sellers Choose Us:
* No commissions or hidden fees
* We buy homes in any condition
* Fast, guaranteed offers — no finance fall-through
* Stress-free process with a local, trusted team
If you’re looking for speed, simplicity, and certainty, we’re here to help.
Selling your home quickly doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on value but it does mean you need to be smart, strategic, and open-minded. By offering flexible inspections, responding promptly, being open to negotiation and being prepared, you’ll stand out to buyers and increase your chances of a successful, speedy sale.