Selling an apartment in Dubai
We run the sale of your apartment from valuation to transfer: the right price, strong presentation and buyers who are ready to proceed, not just browsing.
Selling an apartment in Dubai is largely decided in the first few weeks. A well-priced, well-presented property finds its buyer quickly. One that is priced wrong lingers and loses credibility with every month that passes. We manage the whole process so those early weeks work in your favour.
A price that sells, rather than deters
The asking price shapes the first few weeks of a sale, and that is exactly when the most is decided. Many owners start high to leave room to negotiate, and in doing so lose the buyers who are ready to proceed.
Starting too high costs more than it appears to. So we set the price to build interest from day one, rather than put buyers off.
- A property listed above the market deters ready buyers and attracts those who will chip away at the price in any case.
- The longer it sits, the more it looks as though something is wrong with it, even when it is perfectly sound.
- We base the price on completed transactions in your building, not on neighbours’ wishful listings.
This is where strategy matters: starting at a price that builds interest and negotiating strength from day one. Let us begin with a short conversation and set it around your apartment.
How we present and market your apartment
The same apartment can be shown so that it holds its own, or so that it disappears among hundreds of similar listings. The difference comes down to the photography, the description and who we show it to at all.
We take presentation and marketing off your hands and run them consistently from day one.
- Professional photography and an honest description that tells the truth about the property and its strengths.
- Exposure on the main portals with a valid Trakheesi permit, and across our own network of buyers.
- Viewings only with genuinely interested buyers, after an initial check, with no stream of casual callers.
- One point of contact, one consistent price and one message, instead of the chaos of several agencies.
Strong presentation attracts serious buyers and shortens the sale. Show us the apartment and we will prepare it to stand out on the market.
If a tenant is living in the apartment
Selling an apartment does not automatically end an ongoing tenancy, so a let property is a case of its own. The new owner usually takes on the tenancy along with the tenant and their rights.
Before we list, we check the tenancy agreement and its Ejari registration, to avoid surprises at transfer.
- We check the tenancy agreement, its Ejari registration and the end date of the let.
- We establish whether you are selling with the tenant in place or vacant, because this changes the pool of buyers and the price.
- We arrange viewings with respect for the tenant’s rights and your peace of mind.
An apartment with a good tenant can be an asset for an investor, while a vacant one is easier to sell to someone who wants to live in it. Send us the tenancy details and Ejari, and we will advise which route sells on better terms.
Frequently asked questions.
How long does it take to sell an apartment in Dubai?
A well-priced, well-presented apartment usually finds a buyer in the first few weeks. The timing depends on the price, the location and a complete set of documents. An inflated price is the most common reason a sale drags on.
Can I sell an apartment with a tenant in place?
Yes. A sale does not automatically end an ongoing tenancy, so we check the agreement and Ejari and establish whether the property goes with the tenant or vacant. Each appeals to a different buyer.
Who sets the asking price?
We propose it on the basis of completed transactions in your building and the surrounding area, and the decision rests with you. We advise a price that builds interest, not one that deters ready buyers.
How much does it cost to sell an apartment through an agent?
The agent’s commission is usually around 2% of the price. Further costs include the developer’s NOC and, where there is a mortgage, its release. We set out the full cost breakdown in our selling guide.
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Want to sell your apartment well, rather than just get it done? Let us start with the right price.
You tell us about the property. We propose a price and a plan that sells in the first few weeks.