A Guide to Selling Your Property 

I'M JUST CURIOUS...

GET YOUR HASSLE-FREE VALUATION

Extended? Renovated? Remortgaging? Considering selling later? Or just curious? We understand that getting an update on your home's value can help you make better informed decisions. At Home Property are here for now, a little later or sometime in the future. Free advice, anytime from At Home Property. 

I'M READY TO SELL

A FREE, DETAILED MARKET APPRAISAL

An At Home Director will personally attend your home to provide the most accurate appraisal and explain how we would best market your home in order to get you the best possible price in the prevailing market. The service is FREE and without obligation. Our business is built on providing advice that empowers our clients to make informed decisions that are right for them. 

Step 1: Accurate valuation

Your aim should be to sell your property at the best possible price in the shortest possible time. Our expert knowledge of the market place gives us an intimate and detailed knowledge of property values in your area. We want you to achieve your goal of selling – not to simply list your property which is why we interest in your home straight away which will provide you confidence you have chosen the right agent to market your property..

Step 2: Selecting an estate agent

When choosing an estate agent to represent you consider their opening hours, when they will be available to conduct viewings, their high street presence and what kind of marketing your property will receive. These are critical to obtaining the maximum exposure and price for your property.

You should also check if your agent will organise your government-required Energy Performance Certificate on your behalf or if you need to arrange this yourself? At Home Property can arrange this for you. You must have commissioned an EPC before your property can be marketed.

Step 3: Instructing a solicitor

The successful sale of your property can be reliant on the instruction of an efficient and experienced solicitor. It is a good idea to do some research and make a decision before you put your property on the market as this will help to avoid delays.

We can offer recommendations if required, to ensure your motivation to sell is matched by your conveyancer. 

Step 4: Presenting your property

First impressions count, making the presentation of your property critical to a successful sale.

Consider addressing any DIY jobs you have been meaning to get done, add a fresh coat of paint where necessary and try to de-clutter to make rooms appear larger.

At Home Property team will then take quality photographs, produce floor-plans and write comprehensive property description of your home and surrounding area. At Home Property can also offer ‘professional photography’ of your home if you decide that is an service you wish to use – speak with us for more detail. 

Step 5: Marketing your property

To find your perfect buyer you need to give your property maximum exposure across a wide range of media.

When you At Home Property you will automatically benefit from a comprehensive marketing package, including: exposure on our mobile friendly website, portal coverage via Rightmove and Zoopla, sales details, PR via our social media network, press advertising where appropriate and email and SMS alerts to our registered buyers. 

Step 6: Accompanied viewings

At Home Directors provide a personal and flexible service and we know that many buyers require bespoke viewing times. Working to ensure no opportunity is missed to sell your home our longer opening hours and willingness to accommodate viewings where every possible to suit your potential purchasers are essential to maximise viewing opportunities for your property - in fact 50% of our viewings are carried out after work and at weekends. Accompanied viewings also mean we can use our expertise to help sell your property.

Utilising a web based software service our phone lines and email will divert to the mobile of a team member anytime, ensuring we can every enquiry about your home. 

Step 7: Receiving an offer

As soon as an offer is received we will notify you both verbally and in writing.

Any special conditions of the offer will also be stated in writing and we will check the buyer's ability to proceed before you decide whether to accept the offer.

Step 8: Offer agreed

Once you accept an offer we will do the following:

Prepare a memorandum of sale

Write to all parties to confirm the agreed price

Ask you to confirm your solicitor's details

Your solicitor will send out a draft contract to the buyer's solicitor who will then carry out preliminary enquiries. At this stage you will also be able to agree on dates for the survey on your property, exchange of contracts and proposed date for completion.

We will advise you and negotiate on your behalf throughout this process, keeping you informed every step of the way.

There are no legal obligations until contracts are signed.

Step 9: Exchange of contracts

Exchange of contracts occurs when the following have been confirmed and agreed:

Preliminary enquiries following receipt of draft contract

Evidence of a good title

Specific issues highlighted in the Lease, if applicable

Local search queries

Fixtures and fittings to be included in the sale

The buyer's mortgage offer

Once the contract has been signed by both parties the deposit (usually 10% of the purchase price) will be telegraphically transferred or paid in the form of a banker's draft by the buyer's solicitor to your solicitor. The completion date is then set by mutual agreement.

Step 10: Completion

Completion is when the residual monies (usually 90%) are transferred from the buyer's solicitor to your solicitor's account.

Your solicitor will call you when the money has cleared in your account and will inform us to release the keys.

Congratulations, your property is now sold!

At Home Property look forward to helping you move... Call 01752 777070 to arrange your FREE NO OBLIGATION Market Appraisal.