Selling Process

Pitching the price of your property correctly is a skill. Too high, and you won’t receive any interest. Too low, and the property sells for much less than it is worth. An accurate valuation pulls together information from several sources: the cosmetic and general condition, the future potential of the property, and the prices achieved for similar properties in the area. This information is reviewed and an appropriate asking price is advised.

Selecting the perfect estate agent to represent your interest is most important. Sound local knowledge, well trained highly motivated staff; clear, fair terms of business, a competitive fee structure and a proven history of sealing deals should be high on your list of priorities. The agent that gives you the highest valuation is not always the best for you. Our staff are trained to an exceptionally high standard so you can rely on us.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency of a property EPC details must be displayed on all property particulars. It is now a legal requirement to provide an EPC for most properties in England and Wales.

You will need to decide who will undertake your conveyancing. Conveyancing is the term used to describe the legal process you must go through when buying or selling a home. It can be carried out by a solicitor or a licensed conveyancer. Find out what their fees are, what other legal costs are involved, and when these are payable. We can recommend a solicitor if you do not have one.

Prospective buyers will come to view your property by appointment through the estate agent. Ensure your home is tidy and clean.

To find the right buyer, your property needs maximum exposure across a wide range of media. We offer a range of important marketing benefits which will help you achieve the best possible price. To raise the profile of your property, we always recommend the following methods:

Erecting a For Sale board – This is one of the most effective ways to advertise and attract buyers to your property. They really do work and they advertise your property 24 hours every day.

E-mail – Technology now enables us to send your property details around the world with a simple click of a button.

Direct marketing – We will contact any prospective purchasers registered with us and inform them of your property Details will be sent via all methods of communication, including emails and. Targeting a direct market of registered applicants by telephone also ensures we avoid time wasters.

Website and property portals – Our website is updated instantly, and full details of your home will be uploaded as soon as they are approved. In addition to advertising on our website, we also advertise on national property portals including Rightmove and Zoopla.

Evolve Estate Agents believe that flexible opening times are essential to maximise viewing opportunities for your home. We know that our customers need to work around their daily commitments, resulting in many clients viewing after work or at weekends. Accompanied viewings allow us to share our expert knowledge of your property to achieve competitive offers. The safety of our clients is paramount.

All offers will be reported both verbally and in writing. We will check all offers for validity and ask for proof of funds. We will also conduct checks under Money Laundering Regulations and ensure that any mortgage offer is verified. In the case of multiple offers, we will advise you on the best course of action. As an independent agent we will always try to achieve the best possible price for your home and act in your best interests throughout the transaction.

Before an offer is agreed, we will check the buyer’s ability to purchase the property. We can also contact the buyer’s personal mortgage adviser to confirm their financial commitment. This minimises the risk of the purchase falling through. At the point of a sale being agreed, we will liaise with both your solicitor and the buyer’s solicitor, prepare the memorandum of sale, and write to all parties confirming the agreed details. Your solicitor will request the title deeds from the lender (if appropriate). They will prepare the draft contract, which details the terms of the sale, and send it to the buyer’s solicitor together with all relevant documents. The buyer’s solicitor will then begin preliminary checks. The title deeds and lease (if applicable) will be examined, and local searches will be carried out. Remember that in England an offer is not legally binding.

At this stage, both parties become legally committed to the sale. A completion date is set and agreed upon by both you and the purchaser. Unless agreed otherwise (e.g. a simultaneous exchange and completion), the completion date can be a mutually agreed date in the future.

Normally, both parties will want a short period between exchange of contracts and completion to organise their move. If you haven’t done so already, you should arrange all packing and removal duties, inform relevant parties of your change of address, and book any disconnections/reconnections of services at your new home. Remember, on the date of completion the property is legally owned by the new buyers, so allow plenty of time to move out.

Completion occurs when all outstanding legalities have been completed and the balance of funds is transferred to your solicitor. The solicitor will let you know when this has happened and will inform us so that we can release the keys.