The Selling Process

Market Appraisal

Receive a complimentary, obligation-free assessment of your property’s market value. Gain insights into the current property market and discover the optimal approach to selling your home. But don’t confuse this appointment with a ‘valuation’ as It’s often said that a property’s value is defined by what someone is willing to pay, which you won’t know until you go to market.

My goal is to determine a strategic marketing price that captures attention and facilitates a successful sale. We calculate this price to attract a high volume of potential buyers for viewings.

To provide the most accurate marketing price, we consider various factors:

– The property’s location

– Proximity to schools, shops & amenities

– Accessibility to transportation

– Comparable sales in the vicinity

– Upgrades made to the property or pending improvements

– Ongoing buyer demand

Leveraging my experience and intuition, I’ll devise a tailored marketing strategy that aligns with your timeline and yields the best possible result.

Preparing Your Home for Sale

First impressions hold significant weight. Consider allocating resources to refresh your property’s appearance. Simple enhancements like a fresh coat of paint on the front door or sprucing up the garden can offer a competitive edge in the market.

Take an unbiased look at your home; some aspects you’ve grown accustomed to might deter potential buyers. It’s crucial to avoid creating doubts about the property’s condition and potential expenses for prospective buyers.

I can provide advice on cost-effective measures to enhance your home’s appeal as well as quotes from professional home stagers, ensuring a swift sale at an optimal price point.

Initiating the Selling Process

I’ll handle all necessary tasks towards creating a compelling property advert for your listing. Utilising professionals who use cutting-edge digital camera equipment, they will capture captivating images of your property to showcase it in its finest light.

Upon drafting the property particulars, you’ll have the chance to review and approve them. Once approved, your property will be listed on our website and multiple property portals we collaborate with.

To make sure everything is above board, I carry out anti-money laundering checks diligently while I prepare your home for sale. I’ve got a fun little property questionnaire that we’d love for you to fill out too! It’s not just paperwork – it helps things move smoothly and lets us understand your property better before we launch. Plus, you will need to review and sign our terms of business so we’re all on the same page and can get things rolling without any hiccups.

Creating a Favourable Viewing Experience

Once launched to the market, it’s time to allow potential buyers to explore your property in a relaxed, stress-free environment that encourages informed decision-making.

Don’t underestimate the impact of details like fresh flowers or the aroma of brewed coffee. These sensory elements help potential buyers envision the property as their future home, amplifying the importance of first impressions.

My golden rule is to leave the viewings to us as most buyers prefer to view without the seller present.

Reviewing Feedback

Chasing and reviewing viewer feedback is an essential step in me understanding the market reception of your property. It’s advisable to grant viewers at least a day to reflect on their impressions of the property before soliciting feedback. This time gap enables a more thoughtful and comprehensive assessment.

By inviting feedback, you gain valuable insights into the aspects of your home that resonate with potential buyers and those that might not align with their preferences. It’s important to approach this feedback with an open mind and not take offense.

Remember that all feedback, for the most part, contributes to a better understanding of your property’s market perception. Constructive criticism provides a window into the real dynamics of your home, helping you fine-tune your approach and make informed decisions about how to present your property in the market.

Handling Offers

Upon receiving an offer, once I have qualified the offer I’ll promptly reach out to you. Together, we’ll delve into the buyer’s circumstances and situation. Can they proceed without delay, or do they still have a property to sell? We’ll also consider any other interest the property may have garnered.

While I’ll offer guidance, the final decision rests with you. You can accept, reject, or authorize me to negotiate on your behalf for an improved offer.

Accepting an offer labels your property as “Sold – Subject to Contract.” If the buyers can proceed, they might request the property’s removal from the market. If you agree, as an example it’s advisable to set a time limit, such as requiring a survey within 10-12 days of offer acceptance. Prolonged absence from the market can deter other potential buyers if the sale falls through.

Navigating the Conveyancing Process

If you have a preferred solicitor or need a recommendation, I can facilitate the connection. Close collaboration with your chosen solicitor ensures a seamless process and timely completion of the deal.

Once your chosen solicitor is confirmed, we’ll issue a Memorandum of Sale containing essential information for all parties involved.

Your solicitor will address inquiries raised by the buyer’s solicitor, covering topics like title deeds, searches, boundaries, planning permissions, and more.

Buyer’s Survey

The buyer or their lender will arrange for a surveyor to inspect your property. Older properties might require a comprehensive structural survey, as requested by certain lenders.

Additional investigations, such as electrical checks or damp assessments, might be requested. I’ll facilitate prompt coordination between you, the buyer, and any required experts.

Exchange

When both parties are satisfied and all buyer solicitor queries are resolved, your solicitor will draft the Contract of Sale for mutual signing. Upon contract signing, the sale becomes legally binding, and the buyer typically pays a deposit, often 10% of the purchase price. Withdrawing post this point could result in forfeiture of the deposit.

Completion

Completion follows contract exchange, typically occurring within a week to a few days. A pre-arranged date ensures paperwork readiness and fund transfer arrangements, particularly vital in chain transactions.

Once completion funds are successfully transferred, I’ll facilitate handing over the keys to the buyer.

Moving Day

If you’re vacating your previous residence, preparation is key. Create comprehensive lists and arrange for mail redirection via the Post Office. Inform various parties about your change of address, including utilities and service providers. Provide final meter readings for gas and electricity.

For substantial belongings, consider professional movers rather than relying on friends. If needed, I can source quotes from reputable and competitive removal companies.

Embrace this streamlined process to navigate the sale of your property with ease and confidence.