A well-prepared sale usually goes faster and at a better price. These are the steps that make the biggest difference.
1. Know your numbers
Your outstanding loan, and any early repayment charges.
The CPF you need to refund, with accrued interest.
Seller's Stamp Duty, which can apply if you sell within a few years of buying. Check the current holding periods with IRAS.
Agent fees and legal fees.
Subtract these from the expected price to see what you will actually keep, and whether the timing makes sense.
2. Price with real data
Look at what similar homes in the same project or street recently sold for, not what neighbours hope to get. Compare homes of similar size, floor level, condition and remaining lease. Price per square foot (psf) is a useful starting point. Our guide to reading psf explains what it hides. Pricing slightly above the market usually means fewer viewings, not a higher price.
3. Prepare the home
Clear surfaces and remove personal items so buyers can picture their own things in the space.
Fix the small things: dripping taps, loose handles, burnt-out bulbs, marks on the walls.
Clean thoroughly, and open the curtains. Natural light sells.
4. Show it well on video
Buyers now watch before they visit. A good video is steady, well lit and honest. Film in daylight, walk through in the order a visitor would, and show the living area, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, the view and the surroundings. Aim for roughly one to three minutes. On OPENVYU, videos in that range score best.
5. Use open viewings
An open viewing lets many buyers see the home in one session and creates healthy interest. On OPENVYU, a listing with an upcoming open viewing is shown with a countdown and ranks higher, and buyers can RSVP in one tap. Choose a time when people are free, such as a weekend afternoon.
6. Choose your agent carefully
Ask for the agent's registration number and agency, compare how they market homes, and agree the fee and the length of the agreement in writing before you start.
