Your Complete Guide to Selling Property
Selling your property is an exciting yet often daunting experience. It is essential that this significant legal transaction is managed by true professionals. Our commitment is to maximise the value of your home with the minimum of fuss.
To give you clarity on the journey ahead, here is our comprehensive guide to selling a property.
Book a Market Appraisal
The first step in your selling journey begins with understanding your property's true market value.
- Complimentary, no obligation valuation conducted by our experts
- Comprehensive market analysis using resources, data and recent comparable sales
- Flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends to suit your schedule
- Strategic marketing advice tailored to maximise your property's appeal
Instruct a solicitor as soon as you place your property on the market to save valuable time once a buyer is found.
The Sellers Checklist
Preparation is key. Ensure you have all necessary documentation ready before marketing begins.
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) required by legislation – we can arrange an independent assessment
- Professional floorplans are essential and can be completed alongside your EPC
- Valid photo ID required for compliance with money laundering legislation
Getting Ready For Marketing
First impressions are everything. We'll help showcase your property at its absolute best.
- Expert professional photography and copywriting that brings your home to life
- Seller's Secret: A personal testimonial about why you loved living here
- Beautifully designed marketing materials that bring your property to life
- Full team briefing – every consultant visits your property before viewings begin
- Brief sheet Detailed brief sheet ensures all staff are informed on every unique feature
Make sure your property is tidy, clutter-free and filled with natural light before the photographer and viewers arrive.
Reaching Potential Buyers
We employ a comprehensive, multi-channel marketing strategy to ensure maximum exposure.
- Multi-channel approach: major property portals, website, database mailshots, targeted email campaigns, local letter drops, and strategic social media promotion
- Premium 'For Sale' boards positioned for maximum visibility
- Access to our extensive register of motivated, ready-to-move buyers
- Exclusive sneak previews for registered clients before public launch
The Viewings
Your home takes centre stage. We ensure every viewing is conducted professionally and securely.
“Your home steals the show!!”
- First impressions are paramount – we guide you on presentation
- Fully accompanied viewings for security and to highlight every benefit
- Open house events when appropriate – professionally supervised 2-3 hour sessions
If you receive letters from other agents claiming to have interested buyers, simply redirect them to us – we handle everything.
Provide us with secure keys and keep us briefed on alarm codes and any pets on the premises.
Viewing Verdict
Communication is crucial. We believe in transparent, honest feedback after every viewing.
- Prompt follow-up calls to applicants immediately after viewings
- Bi-monthly consultation reviews to assess progress on all properties
- Comprehensive feedback delivered via email or phone by the next working day
Feedback, whether positive or constructive, is invaluable. Some agents only share good news, but we believe all feedback should be given. Silence is never golden!!
When An Offer Is Made
Our skilled negotiators work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for you.
- Highly skilled negotiators personally contact you with every offer detail
- Full transparency: applicant's timescales, financial position, and chain details provided
- Dedicated effort to negotiate the optimum price on your behalf
Offers Agreed
Once an offer is accepted, we coordinate all parties to ensure a smooth progression.
- Sales memorandum promptly dispatched to both parties' solicitors
- Constant communication with all parties is paramount to success
Maintain regular contact with your solicitor. As a general rule: aim to exchange contracts within 6 weeks, with completion typically following a couple of weeks later.
Exchange
The legally binding milestone. Contracts are signed and completion dates are set.
- Contracts signed by all parties with 10% deposit secured
- Contracts officially exchanged – the transaction is now legally binding
- Completion date formally agreed and confirmed
Completion
The exciting finale – moving day has arrived. Time to begin your next chapter.
- Moving day! Your solicitor confirms funds have cleared successfully
- We release keys to the new owners, marking a successful sale