The selling process starts with you contacting us to arrange a free, no obligation appraisal.
We will inspect your home, offer you a realistic opinion of the value and decide on the optimum price to put your home on the market.
Our goal is to strike the right balance between the best price that the current market can bear, to attract people to it, whilst at the same time ensuring the greatest possible price is achieved. You will also receive advice from us on marketing strategies, and on actions you can take with your home to make it as marketable as possible.
Work then begins on marketing your property to find potential buyers.
Using our photographs, measurements, a floorplan and our description of the property, the area and the local amenities, we create our online & digital brochures.
We have an extensive reach through our database of active buyers. In addition, your property will feature on our high-quality website and will be advertised on renowned property websites Rightmove, Zoopla and On The Market. This enables us to expose your property to as wide an audience as possible, thanks to the global reach these market leaders provide.
Our team will handle all enquiries about your property; from potential buyers, to arranging viewings. We also conduct the viewings, professionally showing your home to purchasers and presenting it in the best possible light. We aim to provide feedback to you following each viewing.
We handle all follow up communication with potential buyers and deal with all negotiations and bids. Throughout the process, you will be kept fully informed and will always have the most up to date information.
You will also benefit from our expert advice that will help you sell your home and achieve the best price.
Communication is a key priority for us. Each member of our team is friendly and knowledgeable, and we shall do our very best to take the stress out of the house selling/buying process, making it as pain-free and as smooth an experience as possible.
You will find us to be honest, reliable, transparent and straightforward.
Our fees are competitive and we adhere to all industry codes of conduct. We have well-established internal procedures that have been developed over decades.
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Take a look at our FAQ’s below answering some of the most commonly asked questions from sellers.
I want to sell a property. What’s the first step?
The first thing to do is arrange a free property valuation with us.
We will visit your home, then give you an expert opinion on how much we think it will sell for. At this point, we can answer any questions you may have about our services or the local property market.
You can book a free sales valuation with us here.
How much will it cost to sell my property?
When you sell your property, you will need to factor in the following costs:
How will my property be marketed?
When you work with us, your property will be marketed in a wide-reaching, yet targeted manner. It will appear on all the major property portals, such as Rightmove, Zoopla and On The Market. It will also be featured on our website and in our email marketing material, which is sent out to relevant buyers who have registered their interest with us.
How are property viewings conducted?
Typically, we will handle all the viewings on your behalf. However, if you’d prefer to be involved in the process, that’s not a problem. You can choose to be present while we show people around your house, for example.
What legal documents do I need to provide to sell my property?
When selling your home, you’ll need to provide your solicitor with the following:
Your solicitor will be on hand to help you with this legal documentation.
Do I need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
It’s a legal requirement to purchase an EPC when you’re selling your home. As your estate agent, we will need to display the EPC rating as part of the marketing process.
Do I have to pay stamp duty?
As a seller, it’s not your responsibility to pay any stamp duty. Only the buyer has to pay this.
What happens when someone makes an offer?
When someone puts in an offer, you have the right to either accept or decline it.
We will have done some background checks to confirm the offer is affordable to the buyer and if we reach an agreement on the sale price we will look to obtain proof of funds.
We will advise whether we consider the offer to be worth accepting or whether we should return to the buyer to ask for a higher bid.
We will assist with the decision making, taking into account a number of factors about the property, and about the buyer. If you accept an offer, it’s not legally binding until the contracts have been exchanged.
How long will it take to complete my sale?
Anticipate the whole process taking about three months. However, please be aware that it can take longer. For example, if there are lots of people in the chain, things can only progress at the speed of the slowest seller or buyer. Some solicitors may take a longer time than others and enquiries raised after the survey can also hold things up.
Where are my title deeds?
Your title deeds are usually held with your mortgage lender and it is your solicitor’s job to obtain them. These title deeds are then passed to the buyer’s lender, where they will be held until the buyer pays their mortgage off.
When do I need to move out?
The completion date is the day (pre-agreed by all parties involved prior to exchange of contracts) that you’ll move out of your house. Typically, you’ll need to vacate your home by midday.
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