OUR TIPS FOR SELLING

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First Impressions Count

We want your property to appeal to as many people as possible. Remember that it’s always good to have your property presented in the best possible way. Well-presented homes tend to sell quicker and for higher prices. Prior to offering your property for sale, we would be delighted to spend some time with you and advise what improvements, if any, can be made.

Here are some tips to consider:

‘KERB APPEAL’

Your front door and driveway/garden are the first things your buyers will see when they come to your home. Spend time tidying up the outside of the house – plant flowers, trim bushes, weed, repaint the front door and gate. Ensure the front looks tidy and appealing.

FRESHEN UP

A fresh coat of paint, new tiling or carpets if required, will bring a new lease of life to any room.

FIX IT

Got a dripping tap or a cracked tile? These will send the wrong message to potential buyers. From removing grubby sealant to replacing damaged areas of carpet, try and get all issues repaired before putting the house for sale.

CLEAN & TIDY

If you’d rather not re-decorate, it is essential that your property is presented well before every viewing.  Dusting and polishing can spruce up a home enormously.  Pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms.  Make sure the beds are made.  Using plug-ins, scented candles or fresh flowers can create a clean light scent.

DE-CLUTTER

Clutter doesn’t sell homes, it makes them seem smaller and disorganised.  Take time to remove as much as possible without leaving the rooms bare.  Clear kitchen worktops as much as possible leaving just the kettle, coffee machine and fruit bowl.

CREATING THE ATMOSPHERE

Got a dripping tap or a cracked tile? These will send the wrong message to potential buyers. From removing grubby sealant to replacing damaged areas of carpet, try and get all issues repaired before putting the house for sale.

TARGET THE MARKET

Consider your target market, buyers like to see clearly defined rooms.  Each room should have a clear function.  Try to tailor your space to appeal to the main group without alienating other groups that might be interested.  So if you feel that your target market is families, maybe turn that office space into a playroom or family room.

The Finer Details

APPOINT A SOLICITOR

If you have not yet appointed a solicitor you need to do so immediately and supply us with their name, company name, address, telephone number and email address.

If you are finding it difficult to find the right solicitor to meet your needs, we would be happy to provide you with a few recommendations of independent local solicitors from which to choose.

Once you have chosen a solicitor, we recommend that you contact your solicitor and get them to obtain the following:

  • Title Documents – If there is a mortgage on the property, your solicitor will have to write to the financial institution to obtain the necessary documentation.
  • Land Registry Folio Map and Filed Plan
  • Planning – have the planning checked out in relation to the property and that any planning issues be resolved prior to placing the property on the market.
  • Certificates of Compliance – if you have carried out any alterations or extensions to your property, you must have certificates of compliance on file for these.
  • A copy of the contract – so that we can have the document on file to show to any interested parties during the process of negotiations.

For the auction process, a contract is required to be available in the lead up to the auction in order for potential bidders to review carry out their due diligence.

Building Energy Rating

A Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate is compulsory for all properties being rented or sold.

Please note that we need the BER Cert and Report prior to the property going for sale on the market. We can recommend some BER assessors or arrange for the assessment to be carried out for you.