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Selling Guide
At Christopher Anthony, we recognise that selling your home is a significant decision that requires careful planning. This guide outlines the steps to ensure a successful sale.
Prepare Your Home
- Clean and Declutter: A tidy home appeals to buyers. Remove personal items and excess clutter to help prospective buyers envision themselves in the space. Consider professional cleaning services for a deep clean.
- Repairs and Improvements: Fix any obvious issues, such as leaky faucets or broken tiles, and consider minor upgrades, like fresh paint or improved landscaping. Small changes can greatly enhance curb appeal.
Set the right price
- Get a Valuation: Research the local market or hire a professional property expert from Christopher Anthony to determine a competitive price. Online valuation tools can give you a ballpark figure, but a professional assessment will provide a more accurate estimate.
- Consider Current Market Trends: Take into account recent sales in your area to set a realistic price. Pay attention to how long properties are staying on the market, as this can inform your pricing strategy.
Choose an estate agent
- Research Agents: Look for local agents with strong sales records. At Christopher Anthony, we pride ourselves on our track record of successful sales.
- Discuss Fees and Services: Understand the fees involved and the services offered by the agent. Some may charge a percentage of the sale price, while others may have fixed fees. Clarify what services are included, such as marketing and viewings. We are proud of our transparent fee structure. You can even calculate our fee here.
Marketing Your Property:
- High-Quality Photos: Invest in professional photography to showcase your home at its best. Well-lit, high-resolution images can make a significant difference in attracting buyers online. Or, of course, leave it to Christopher Anthony!
- Property Listings: Ensure your home is listed on popular property websites like Rightmove, and promoted on social media. A well-written description that highlights unique features will engage potential buyers. We’re experts in ensuring your properties listing is perfect and use the top property portals in the UK.
Conduct Viewings
- Flexible Schedule: Be accommodating with viewing times to attract more potential buyers. Consider hosting open house events to increase foot traffic.
- Highlight Key Features: Point out the unique selling points of your home during viewings, such as spacious rooms, a well-maintained garden, or energy-efficient features. Your property expert at Christopher Anthony will do this for you!
Consider Offers
- Negotiate: Be prepared to negotiate on price and terms. Your property expert at Christopher Anthony can assist you with this process, offering guidance on responding to offers.
- Consider All Offers: Evaluate offers based on price, buyer’s position and contingencies. It’s not always about the highest offer; a buyer in a stronger financial position may be more reliable.
Finalise The Sale
- Accept an Offer: Once you accept an offer, the buyer will usually arrange a survey. Be prepared for negotiations to continue based on the survey results.
- Hire a Conveyancing Solicitor: Choose a solicitor to handle the legal aspects of the sale, ensuring all documentation is in order and facilitating communication between parties. We can help you find the right partner here.
Prepare your move
- Plan Your Move: Coordinate your moving dates and ensure you have everything ready for your new home. Confirm arrangements with your removal company and notify utility providers of your move. See our Moving Home Guide!
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Selling - Frequently Asked Questions
Not only do we advertise on all the major online property websites and portals, but we also hold a regularly updated database of potential buyers looking to purchase a property. We’re confident we’ll have your property sold in no time at all.
If you’re looking to sell a property, we’d love to hear from you. The earlier in the process, the better! Whether you’re just looking for a valuation, or you’re certain on moving, it’s never too early to get started. Simply give us a call on 0118 995 2771, WhatsApp us on 07454 368 386, or email us at sales@christopher-anthony.co.uk.
In short… we will! Should your property be on the market for a little longer than expected, we will help you review your options. We’ll carry out a full marketing review and look at all of your previous viewings and feedback, ways to boost your viewings and we will re-evaluate the local market including details of what is letting in the area. We’ll do everything we can from the first instance to have your property sold at the right price, as quickly as possible.
We offer a comprehensive service and ensure our packages are as transparent as possible. Above, we include a package comparison so you can see exactly what is included in each of our paclages as well as the fee involved.
Yes, you can still use Christopher Anthony. We’re happy to sell your property under a multi-agent sale, as long as you’ve agreed this with your current agents.
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