It is understandable to worry, if your Kenyan neighbors are selling at the same time as you. Several homes for sale in an apartment or on the same street does not mean you can not be successful.

In current crowded Kenyan real estate market, it is tough enough to sell just one home in a neighborhood. But when there are several on the same street, sellers often fear that it might take much longer, and become a stressful, trying experience. Sellers may also worry that potential buyers will conclude that something must be wrong with the neighborhood if everyone wants to leave. But remain positive as a buyer finds it easier to visit a street that has several homes for sale than to make a trip to just one property. Also when more buyers visit your street, there is a better chance they will see your home and boost your chance of getting an offer.

Tips to consider

• Try not to compete against your Kenya neighbors as this might drive the price down.
• Think what will make your home stand out against the other on the market.
• Promote your neighborhood as a desirable place to live and make a perfect home.
• Give examples of community days, friendly neighbors and local amenities.
• Neighbors are probably sprucing up their properties, so yours must be immaculate.
• Explain to potential buyers why you are moving, as long as it is positive.
• Make a flier or brochure that that can take with them to remember your property.
• Easy access to your home, weekends and early evenings.
• Stage your home in a way that appeals to a potential buyer.
• Make sure your address numbers must be clear from the curb.
• Add lighting to make the house look great at night as people often drive by at night.
• Remove personal items such as family photographs or holiday pictures.
• Price your Kenyan property right, study recent sale prices of comparable homes.
• Resist the urge to ask for more than what your home is worth.
• Justify the value of your home in terms of upgrades, new kitchen, etc.
• If your neighbor sells first, celebrate because it means the market is moving.

Do not forget, there are different features and styles of homes within neighborhoods.

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