Seller Information
- Accurate valuation
Your aim should be to sell your property at the best possible price in the shortest possible time. We monitor numerous valuations and sales every month which gives us intimate and unparalleled knowledge of property values in your area. - Selecting an estate agent
When choosing an estate agent, you must consider there suitability to your goal. Other very important issues are how professional the company is. Many people can be dazzled by the façade and not realise what’s behind it. If your agent has no qualifications or is not part of a recognised governing body then how can you trust their professionalism? If they are not prepared to be qualified how can you trust that they are able to do the best for you or rely on what they tell you? It is a long journey from going on to the market to then actually moving – make the right choice for as smooth a journey as possible.
You should also check if your agent will organise your Energy Performance Certificate on your behalf or if you need to arrange this yourself? Alexander & Co. can arrange this for you. - Instructing a solicitor
The successful sale of your property can be reliant on the instruction of an efficient and experienced solicitor. It is a good idea to do some research and make a decision before you put your property on the market as this will help to avoid delays.
We can offer recommendations if required as we deal with many local solicitors who are experienced with your particular property type – please feel free to ask us for a quote so you can budget going forward. - Presenting your property
As many TV programmes on house selling tell you – first impressions can make or break a sale for you.
It's time to get all those little jobs done around the house that you have been meaning to do for some time. Walk around each room and look at declutter as much as possible, it will give the property the feeling of more space. A fresh coat of paint is always a good place to start. - Marketing your property
To find your perfect buyer you need to give your property maximum exposure across a wide range of media. Alexander & Co. will then take photographs, produce floorplans and write comprehensive property descriptions, all in just one visit.
When you instruct Alexander & Co. to sell your property you will automatically benefit from our comprehensive marketing package, including: exposure on numerous websites, full colour property details and ready willing and able purchasers. - Accompanied viewings
Our opening hours are essential to maximise viewing opportunities for your property. Accompanied viewings also mean we can use our expertise to help sell your property.
Our offices are open 8.45am- 6pm Monday to Friday and 8.45am- 4pm Saturdays however we do not limit our viewing appointments to these times, we carry out viewings whenever is convenient to both parties outside of office hours. - Receiving an offer
As soon as an offer is received we will notify you both verbally and in writing.
Any special conditions of the offer will also be stated in writing and we will check the buyer's ability to proceed before you decide whether to accept the offer. - Offer agreed
Once you accept an offer we will do the following:
• Prepare a memorandum of sale
• Write to all parties to confirm the agreed price
• Ask you to confirm your solicitor's details
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 are signed. - Exchange of contracts
Exchange of contracts occurs when the following have been confirmed and agreed:
• Preliminary enquiries following receipt of draft contract
• Evidence of a good title
• Specific issues highlighted in the Lease, if applicable
• Local search queries
• Fixtures and fittings to be included in the sale
• The buyer's mortgage offer
Once the contract has been signed by both parties the deposit (usually 10% of the purchase price) will be telegraphically 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
Completion is when the residual monies (usually 90%) are transferred from the buyer's solicitor to your solicitor's account.
Your solicitor will call you when the money has cleared in your account and will inform us to release the keys.