How to sell your property in Guyana
A practical guide to pricing, presenting, and legally completing the sale of your property.
Price it right from the start
Overpricing is the single biggest reason properties sit unsold. Research comparable sales in your area using Skyline listings and ask a local valuer for an opinion. Guyana's market moves on real demand — buyers are price-sensitive and well-informed. An inflated asking price signals a motivated seller who will eventually reduce, which weakens your negotiating position.
Gather your documents early
Before listing, locate: your Transport (title), survey plan, GRA property tax clearance, and any building approvals for structures. Buyers and their lawyers will request these immediately upon serious interest. Having them ready removes delays and signals that you're a serious seller.
Present the property well
Photos sell. Clean the property thoroughly before shooting — buyers form their first impression from photos. Shoot in good daylight. Show all rooms, the yard, parking, and any standout features (generator, water tank, security). Listings with 8+ quality photos get significantly more enquiries than listings with 1-2 photos.
Write a clear, honest description
State exactly what the property is: bedrooms, bathrooms, floor area, land area, furnished status. Call out the generator and water tank — these are genuine selling points in Guyana. Be honest about condition. Misrepresentation wastes everyone's time and exposes you to legal liability.
Handle enquiries quickly
Speed matters. A buyer who WhatsApps you and gets a response in minutes will stay engaged; one who waits days will move on to the next listing. Have your schedule ready for viewings. Serious buyers want to view within days of enquiring, not weeks.
Negotiate and sign a sale agreement
Once you agree on a price, engage a lawyer immediately. The Sale & Purchase Agreement protects both parties — it sets out the price, deposit (typically 10%), completion date, and what's included. Do not accept a "handshake deal" without a written agreement.
Complete the Transfer of Transport
Your lawyer and the buyer's lawyer will prepare the Transfer of Transport. This is executed by both parties and lodged at the Deeds Registry. Processing takes 4–12 weeks. On completion you receive the sale price (minus any outstanding mortgage) and the buyer receives their Transport. Get a receipt for everything.
Typical seller costs
Avoid informal sales
A verbal agreement or informal receipt is not a legal Transfer of Transport. Always process through the Deeds Registry — informal sales create disputes that can take years to resolve.
Before you list — checklist
- Transport (title) located and readable
- Current survey plan available
- GRA property tax up to date
- Building approvals for any structures
- Property clean and photographed
- Lawyer identified
- Price researched against comps