SELLER'S GUIDE

When preparing to sell your property, there are many factors to consider. Firstly, ask yourself whether achieving a quick sale is more important than maximizing the price, or if both aspects hold equal priority for you.  Try to see the property from a buyer’s perspective and evaluate your property’s condition critically.  Is it well-maintained? Are there opportunities to enhance its appearance to increase its appeal? Even small improvements, such as a fresh coat of paint or better lighting, can make a significant difference.  We will offer you the benefit of our experience to help you best market the property to your likely buyer.

One of our team will visit your property to take details and familiarise ourselves.   We will give you an honest opinion about the property and the sale price we believe it can achieve.  We will also discuss any areas it may be worth addressing before placing the property onto the market in order to try and maximise the sales price and appeal to more buyers.  We will also provide insights into comparable properties which have recently sold or are currently on the market which have informed our view.    

Once we have agreed our approach and the asking price with you we will ask you to sign our Terms of Business confirming your instruction.  At this stage, you will be required to provide Customer Due Diligence (CDD) documents and obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which is needed before the property can be marketed. We will also schedule a date for professional photography and floorplans to be created and confirm access arrangements for viewings.  The property will then be advertised on Rightmove, OnTheMarket and our website and we will send the property details to suitable registered applicants.  We will keep you updated with feedback from viewings and we will be open to discuss progress at all times.

All offers will be provided to you in writing, either via email or post.  When evaluating an offer, take into account the buyer's position.  Do they have a mortgage agreement in principle and will their purchase be dependent on a property chain?  Upon acceptance of an offer, all relevant parties will receive a Memorandum of Sale, which will confirm the agreed purchase price, including fixtures and fittings and the anticipated exchange and completion dates.

Once the buyer's deposit has been paid and the contract has been signed, the exchange of contracts is complete. At this stage, it is advisable to begin making necessary arrangements such as contacting removal companies, setting up mail forwarding, and updating utility providers and council tax authorities.  On the agreed completion date, the remaining balance of the purchase price will be transferred to your solicitor, and the keys will be formally handed over to the buyer.  Your sale is complete.