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How to sell your apartment in Geneva

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How to sell your apartment in Geneva
Selling your apartment in Geneva, or anywhere else, is not only a huge life step that involves emotional ties and shuffling substantial sums of money, but a life-changing project. Everyone knows that the process can be unpredictable, even a bit stress-inducing. So here are a few well-informed tips to make this next phase of your life a successful one in Geneva.

Making the right choice

First and foremost, it’s essential to choose a qualified real estate agency with the best experience and expertise in the Geneva real estate market and a large portfolio of Swiss and international clients. It’s important to make sure that the associate in charge of the sale of your property in Geneva is, of course, a specialist, but also an excellent mediator who can meet all your expectations. The right agent will accompany you through every step to finalize the sale of your apartment in Geneva.

BARNES Switzerland has a national network of 22 agencies in Switzerland that specializes in luxury real estate. This includes the BARNES Geneva agency, access to the BARNES International database, 85 offices worldwide and more than 700 consultants. The experts at BARNES Switzerland maintain direct contact with their sister agencies in other countries in order to match clients in search of a property with seller-clients around the world.

As a finance hub and home of major international companies, the beautiful city of Geneva attracts a large number of affluent foreigners working in the canton of Geneva (in 2014, 41% of the population was of Foreign nationality). Potential residents can begin their property search at the BARNES agency in their home country and trust BARNES Switzerland to do the rest, meeting every expectations.

Expert expertise

Luxury apartments are very popular in Geneva. An apartment in Geneva sells well and quickly if its price is justified and in line with the current market value. Buyers are attentive to the market and stay informed about prices. A property priced above value does not find a buyer easily, it only stirs up curiosity. BARNES Switzerland and its expertise will help you set the right asking price for your apartment. Prices depend on the neighborhood, type of property and services offered, its surface area, view, and location in relation to public transport and schools, as well as parking availability (parking spaces, garage). Not to mention, your BARNES agent will provide you with study similar real estate transactions that have taken place recently.

In tune with today's high-tech world

BARNES consultants use all the modern tools to showcase and spread information about your property for sale in Geneva. For example, SoBarnes is the official BARNES web-magazine; it is constantly updated and sends and a weekly newsletter to keep clients updated on the latest news.

The BARNES Switzerland team is dedicated, readily available, and at your service. They will offer the best advice on how to properly present your apartment to attract a demanding clientele. BARNES's goal is to bring you an offer to purchase.

One last little tip: Go for a walk in town or by the lake, and let your BARNES team manage tours of your apartment. This way you can avoid dealing with potential buyers’ judgment (and unjustified criticisms). We know how to give them constructive answers.

Collect flowers and make a bouquet, we’ll take care of the rest.

Contact BARNES Switzerland to sell your apartment in Geneva.