At Lovett Sales and Lettings we have an in-depth knowledge of the local market, with highly experienced local staff that will value your property accurately – whilst also helping you achieve the best price possible, and within the timeframes you require.
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When choosing an agent, local knowledge is key. Pricing is important but it shouldn’t be the main criteria when choosing the best agent to achieve the best price in a time frame that works for you.
We would also suggest you consider the marketing features you’ll receive, thier online and offline presence locally, and crucially, their experience.
There are legal requirements associated with selling your home, including costs to consider. This process of transferring property from one owner to another is called conveyancing. It can be a complex and lengthy process, as such we would recommend you appoint a solicitor or licenced conveyancer to undertake this work.
You may already have someone in mind, or recommended to you. However we are also happy to recommend one to you – just ask!
Ensuring your home is presentable for marketing/viewings is essential.
The photos used in property listings are vital, and preparing your home for photography is one of the most important actions you can take to maximise your chances of attracting interest. This can involve much moving of furniture and general de-cluttering.
But don’t worry – we’re here to help. Our team will work through your property room by room, carefully considering the best layout of furnishings, removal of personal items and the best aspects to capture. They’ll also record room dimensions and details and draw up a plan of the property.
Finding you the ideal buyer is our top priority. To do so, we give your property maximum exposure across a wide range of media.
Once you instruct us, your property will benefit from a fantastic marketing package including exposure on our website, property portals Rightmove and OnTheMarket, print media and targeted social media platforms. Suitable potential applicants will also receive email alerts and calls from our Sales Team, promoting your property.
We ensure that all viewings undertaken are accompanied by one of our staff, however give each applicant plenty of time and space to peruse the property, whilst also promoting the most valuable features of each home.
As soon as offer is made, we’ll let you know by phone, and we’ll follow that up in writing within 24 hours. You’ll then need to make a response to the offer. If you reject it and the purchaser decides to increase, the process is simply repeated.
It’s at this stage that we’ll try to make you aware of any chain implications and how long it’s all likely take. Do remember that the buying process is fluid, so the information we provide may well change.
But we’ll always keep you updated on those changes.
Once you accept an offer we will: Prepare a memorandum of sale, then write to all parties confirm the agreed price. 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 have exchanged.
Exchange of contracts occurs when the following have been confirmed and agreed:
Local search queries
Fixtures and fittings to be included in the sale
The buyer’s mortgage offer
Preliminary enquiries following receipt of draft contract
Evidence of a good title
Specific issues highlighted in the Lease, if applicable
Once the contract has been signed by both parties the deposit will be electronically 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.
Completion of sale on your property is undertaken once the outstanding balance of monies owed by the buyer is transferred from their solicitor to your solicitors account. Once this has cleared, your solicitor will call you to confirm the release of keys
