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What happens if I price my property too high?
Too high a price means no enquiries, a long time on the market and suspicion that something is wrong. Nothing in two weeks? Rest the listing for 3–7 days.
1 November 2026How do I price my property correctly?
Your fasteignasali values the property and proposes a price. To check it yourself, look up sold prices on keldan.is and the properties on fastinn.is.
29 October 2026What must be included in a söluyfirlit?
A söluyfirlit is the statutory description of a property that the buyer receives before making an offer. Here is every item that has to appear in it.
26 October 2026Does video matter when selling a property?
Yes – a good video can help a lot. It shows the flow between rooms, real proportions and light that photos miss, and it travels further on social media.
23 October 2026Should I use drone photos when selling a property?
Drone photos are rarely necessary and can actively put buyers off. They only pay off when there is something genuinely worth showing in the surroundings.
20 October 2026How much do photos matter when selling a property?
The photos decide whether your property gets looked at at all. Buyers compare pictures first and read the description only if the photos spark interest.
17 October 2026Does home staging work in Iceland?
Home staging means bringing rented furniture into a home before sale. In Iceland selling times are too short for it to pay off – with one exception.
14 October 2026Which renovations are not worth it before selling?
Major works rarely pay off before a sale. Cleaning, trim, switches and touch-ups deliver more for a fraction of the cost. Here is how to prioritise.
11 October 2026Which renovations pay off most when selling?
Flooring, paint and doors deliver the most when selling. Together they give a property a new look for far less than a new kitchen or bathroom costs.
8 October 2026Is it worth renovating the kitchen before selling?
No, renovating the kitchen before a sale very rarely pays off. The buyer does not necessarily share your taste, but there are exceptions worth knowing.
5 October 2026Is it worth painting before selling?
Painting before a sale pays off when the walls are visibly marked. If they are largely sound, touching up is enough. Here is how to judge which applies.
2 October 2026How do I prepare my apartment for sale?
Start by "starting to move out" and clean unusually thoroughly, especially the glass. Here is how to prepare your apartment for sale, step by step.
29 September 2026What time of year is best to sell a property?
Seasons have almost no effect on property sales in Iceland. The market is steady all year, apart from two short periods when sales drop away entirely.
26 September 2026How long does it take to sell an apartment?
The average selling time in Iceland is about three months, but a well-marketed flat often sells in 2–4 weeks. Baldur's average in 2025 was 22 days.
24 September 2026How can I increase the sale value of my property?
You add the most sale value with decluttering, cleaning and small details that cost time rather than money. Here is how to put the jobs in the right order.
20 September 2026
How do I write a good property listing?
Your fasteignasali writes the listing. If you want to do it yourself, the simplest route is to build on older descriptions from fastinn.is and update them.
16 September 2026
How do I get a higher price for my property?
A higher sale price comes down to how many people see your property. Here is how the right marketing multiplies your audience, and the price you get.
11 September 2026
How much does it cost to sell a property in Iceland?
The cost to sell a property in Iceland is usually around one million krónur. The söluþóknun is 1–2.5% of sale price plus VAT. See what is included and what you keep.
10 September 2026