# Selling and Renting > A good listing is only one part of selling or letting a property. The asking price, the impression a viewing makes and the way you handle an offer all matter. Here we cover preparing a home, presenting it to buyers or tenants, negotiating and working with an agency. Start with our articles on setting a price, organizing a sale and an expense that is easy to overlook: a property sitting empty. - Web page: https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/category/selling-and-renting - Language: English - Other language: https://urbaniagent.rs/blog/kategorija/prodaja-i-izdavanje.md ## Articles - [Do you really need an agency to sell your property?](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/do-you-really-need-an-agency-to-sell-your-property.md) (2026-08-30): You can sell a property yourself. The question is how much time you will invest and who will manage pricing, listings, viewings and negotiations. - [From their first apartment to the home they truly wanted!](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/from-their-first-apartment-to-the-home-they-truly-wanted.md) (2026-08-11): Igor and Jelena needed to sell their first apartment while buying a new one. Once they found the right home, the buyers, sellers and deadlines all had to be aligned. - [Should you renovate before selling — or leave the property as it is?](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/should-you-renovate-before-selling-or-leave-the-property-as-it-is.md) (2026-08-10): Partial renovations often fail to increase the price as much as owners expect. Learn when investing makes sense and when basic preparation is enough. - [From valuation to the first viewings within days](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/from-valuation-to-the-first-viewings-within-days.md) (2026-08-06): A faster rental starts with realistic pricing, professional presentation and viewings organised without unnecessary delays. - [We rent out your property as if it were our own](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/we-rent-out-your-property-as-if-it-were-our-own.md) (2026-08-06): A good tenant is not simply someone who can afford the rent. The property should suit their needs, the rental terms should be clear and the home should be treated responsibly. - [An empty apartment is the most expensive one](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/an-empty-apartment-is-the-most-expensive-one.md) (2026-08-04): A vacant apartment generates no rent, while bills and other expenses continue. That is why the rental process should move quickly without compromising tenant checks. - [What does a property sale look like when every step has a clear plan?](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/what-does-a-property-sale-look-like-when-every-step-has-a-clear-plan.md) (2026-08-04): From a realistic valuation and professional presentation to negotiations and legal completion, see how we manage a property sale at every stage. - [We do not bring every buyer into your home - and that is a good thing](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/we-do-not-bring-every-buyer-into-your-home-and-that-is-a-good-thing.md) (2026-08-04): More viewings do not necessarily mean a better chance of selling. Before arranging one, we check whether the buyer can complete the purchase, knows what they want and has a reason to decide. - [Why does an accurate property valuation matter?](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/why-does-an-accurate-property-valuation-matter.md) (2026-08-04): A reliable valuation helps prevent both overpricing and selling below market value. Learn how a realistic property price is determined. - [Renting out an apartment doesn't have to be a second job](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/how-renting-out-his-property-stopped-feeling-like-a-second-job.md) (2026-08-04): Čeda has worked as a fitness trainer for years. When it came to renting out his property, he wanted one thing — reliable tenants and someone he could trust with the process. - [New developments are not sold through listings alone - they require a system](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/new-developments-are-not-sold-through-listings-alone-they-require-a-system.md) (2026-08-04): Selling a new development should not be reduced to publishing listings and waiting for buyers. A clear strategy, consistent communication and an organised sales process create more predictable results. - [Buyers decide within seconds whether to view your property](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/buyers-decide-within-seconds-whether-to-view-your-property.md) (2026-08-04): Buyers decide within seconds whether to open a listing and arrange a viewing. Strong photography, video and a clear description attract the right buyers. - [The owner wanted €800, but the realistic rent was €700](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/the-owner-wanted-800-but-the-realistic-rent-was-700.md) (2026-08-04): The owner wanted €800 in monthly rent, although the market valuation was €700. After three vacant weeks, correcting the price secured a tenant within seven days. - [When an inflated asking price stops a sale](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/case-study-when-an-inflated-asking-price-stops-a-sale.md) (2026-08-04): The owner wanted €15,000 more than the estimated value. After two months without a viewing, the corrected price led to a sale within three weeks. - [The apartment was not the problem — the sales process was](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/the-apartment-was-not-the-problem-the-sales-process-was.md) (2026-08-04): A three-bedroom apartment remained unsold for three months despite its good location, building and condition. The problem was not the property, but the sales process. - [Can you sell a mortgaged property?](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/can-you-sell-a-mortgaged-property.md) (2026-08-04): A property with an active mortgage can be sold. Learn how the existing loan is repaid, the purchase price is distributed and the mortgage is removed. - [Why do some apartments remain on the market for months? ](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/why-do-some-apartments-remain-on-the-market-for-months-kategorija.md) (2026-08-04): A property does not remain on the market for months solely because of its price. Poor presentation, inaccurate pricing and an unstructured sales process can deter the right buyers. - [Why is an excessively high asking price a bad strategy?](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/why-is-an-excessively-high-asking-price-a-bad-strategy.md) (2026-08-03): Setting an excessively high asking price often does not create more room for negotiation. Instead, it deters serious buyers and prolongs the sale. - [How to price your property?](https://urbaniagent.rs/en/blog/how-to-price-your-property.md) (2026-08-03): The price of real estate is not determined approximately or only by comparison with advertisements. Find out what factors really affect the market value of an apartment, house or land. --- Contact: Urbani Agent · +381642420492 · info@urbaniagent.rs · Omladinskih brigada 90v, Novi Beograd