SELLING YOUR PROPERTY 

 

Selling your property is one of the most important decisions that you will make. We are here to support you every step of the way.

We have over 40 years of experience in the local property market, offer a no sale no fee sale with no tie in period whatsoever and the best thing is that we will carry out accompanied viewings 7 days a week.

We love what we do and still carry on working when the office closes. It is now part of us and this dedication along with our dedicated and supportive sales progression team will get you and your family to moving day and onto the next step of your property journey.

We are independent and proud and look forward to working with you on this exciting journey.

As it is probably your most valuable asset, when it comes to selling your property or home, a local agent with considerable local knowledge and experience is essential. As such, we are fully committed to providing you with top quality service and ensuring that things move along as swiftly and smoothly as possible. We provide our service at highly competitive commission rates, comparable to the majority of online agents. 

 

What is my property worth?

If you're thinking of selling your property, your main interest is likely to be what it's worth. To find out simply fill in and send us the quick form on the right, and we will be in touch shortly to arrange an appointment. For your information, below is our brief guide to the selling process. We will be delighted to provide more detailed information if required.

 

The Selling Process

 

Market Valuation

One of our sales team will visit your property to determine its market value, discuss a marketing strategy, and explain our fees and terms of business.

 

Prepare your property for viewings

Presenting your property in its best possible condition will assist greatly in achieving a sale at a market price. Good first impressions are all important. Further down this page we provide some guidance and tips on preparing your property in the best possible way.

 

Marketing the property

Once we have obtained relevant details and taken pictures of your property, we will prepare marketing material and request your approval. We would usually then market your property on our website, on property [portal site, in the local press, and by telephone and mail to suitable waiting purchasers on our books.

 

The Energy Performance Certificate [EPC]

Before marketing a property for sale, an Energy Performance Certificate [EPC] must be commissioned. Please see below for more information.

 

Receiving offers 

All offers received will be notified to you both by telephone and in writing. As part of our service we will if necessary negotiate between yourself and the purchaser to arrive at a mutually agreed sale price.

 

Instruct a solicitor

It is at this point that you should instruct your solicitor or a conveyancer to act for you and liaise with the purchasers solicitor.

 

Legal Work 

We will prepare a memorandum of sale, and send it to all parties concerned. Upon your receipt your solicitor will prepare a draft contract and send it to the purchasers solicitor, who will then make preliminary enquires, conduct local and land registry searches, and once enquiries are complete, approve the draft contract.

 

Progressing the sale  

As part of the service, during these processes we will keep in regular contact with all parties, ensure that any queries are ironed out, and generally work towards keeping the wheels turning towards a smooth completions. 

 

Exchange the contracts  

Once the legal preliminaries are completed and paperwork prepared, and the purchaser has the necessary finance offer in place, contracts of sale are signed and exchanged and a deposit usually 10% of the sale price is payed by the purchaser. At this point a date for completion will be agreed.

 

Completion of Sale

Completion takes place when the balance of the purchase price is received and ownership of the property is transferred. Keys will be handed in to our office and passed on to the happy purchaser.

 

Energy Performance Certificate

Before marketing a property for sale you must commission an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). An EPC tells you and the prospective buyer how energy efficient your property is, the impact the property has on the environment and includes recommendations on ways to improve the property's energy efficiency. You can start marketing your property before the EPC is ready but it must be made available and added to all marketing material within 28 days. It normally takes two to three days for an EPC to be delivered once you've placed the order. EPC's can only be produced by accredited Domestic Energy Assessors.

 

Preparing Your Property for the Market

 

Outside

First impressions are very important. Stand at the front of your property and view it with a fresh eye. If you have a front garden or driveway, make sure the grass is cut, any rubbish or bins are removed, borders are weed free, shrubs are trimmed and the porch is cobweb free. If the drive is not large consider parking your car elsewhere to give more of an impression of space. If it's Spring or Summer and you have no flowers planted, it may be worth buying and planting a few to provide a splash of colour.

 

Interior

If you are moving it would rarely make sense to spend much money on improving you property just to sell. Better to save it for your new home. It would however be sensible to carry out any small repairs that may required, to give the impression that the property has been well maintained. If any rooms need decorating, choose a light and neutral colour, which would appeal to a wider range of purchasers. For viewings, all rooms should of course be tidy, clean and uncluttered, but bathrooms and kitchens should be spotlessly clean. A spray of scent or a fragrance in the bathroom shortly before a viewing can make it seem more attractive. In the kitchen, the aroma of percolating coffee is guaranteed to enhance the general impression of homeliness. Have carpets and curtains cleaned if necessary. If you are a dog owner, remember that not everyone is a pet lover, so have someone take offenbark for a walk during the viewings. Create a feeling of space in your property by removing any unnecessary furniture if possible, and tidy away clutter. Put away personal items such as ornaments, souvenirs and family photos. Although personal to you, they are not to the viewer, and clear shelves, and space can improve the overall feel of the rooms.

 

Post-Viewing feedback

Take notice of any post-viewing feedback we may provide. If several viewers have the same comments, it makes sense if possible to do something about it.