Step by Step Guide to Selling Your House

Selling your house is a big deal. So here is my step by step guide to selling your house.

1. How much is my home worth?

First step is finding out what your home is worth and deciding which estate agent to sell your home. When choosing an agent, the most important question to ask yourself is this: 'Which agent will get the best result for me? Get a couple of estate agents round to value your home and to compare their offering and fees.

2. Arrange an EPC.

It is a legal requirement that all properties in England and Wales are marketed with an Energy Performance Certificate which gives your property an energy efficiency rating. Keller Williams can organise this for you.

3. Put your house on the market.

It’s time to get the property details just right. Your estate agent will send a professional photographer to your property, to take photos and a video for a virtual tour so make sure your home is in the best possible condition. You estate agent will have advised you of how best to stage it at the valuation stage. Next, work with your agent to pick the very best images.

4. Spread the word online.

Almost all buyers now start their property search online, so make sure you’re making the most of the internet. You should expect your agent to list your property on Rightmove, OnTheMarket and Zoopla as a bare minimum. Keller Williams will also advertise on Facebook, Boomin, Twitter and our website kwuk.com. Don’t forget to also share your property listing on your own Facebook.

5. Prepare for viewings.

You want potential buyers to be able to imagine themselves in your home. The three most common things that put off buyers are dirty kitchens, scruffy exteriors and dirty bathrooms. Think back to all the things that made you fall in love with the property and the area too.

6. Potential buyers will visit your home.

You may choose to show them around yourself, or ask your estate agent to conduct the viewing. Keller Williams is able to accommodate either approach. Potential buyers will want to see every part of your property, so be prepared to show them inside storage spaces like cupboards and lofts. Make sure your agent gives you thorough feedback after every viewing.

7. Accept an offer.

You will be notified of offers by phone and in writing. Consider the amount you are being offered, the financial position of the buyers, their chain if they are selling another property, and your own timescales. Be ready to negotiate here – this is something your estate agent will help you with.

8. Find a solicitor.

‘Conveyancing’ sounds like boring legal stuff, but it’s essential. It’s the legal transfer of your property to the buyer. It can be a confusing process and you need a solicitor to deal with this for you. Keller Williams can introduce you to a recommended panel of solicitors or you can use choose from a whole range of solicitors. This is an important part of the process and your estate agent can help in choosing the best possible conveyance for you.

9. Sale agreed.

The solicitors for both parties will confirm that the sale is agreed, subject to contract. You will receive a Memorandum of Sale, but at this stage either party can still withdraw without penalty. After that, the transaction moves into the conveyancing process and progresses to exchange and completion. You estate agent will keep you updated throughout this process as will your conveyancer.

Do you have a house to sell or are you just interested in finding out how much your property is worth? Follow this link to book a free, no obligation market appraisal:

https://www.kwukleeds.co.uk/agent/sam-pick-2/