Get off to a flying start with our selling guide
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Marketing
your home
- Presenting
your property
- Getting
more from Easyhome
Marketing your home
First Steps
At the start, we ensure that:
- Digital photographs are taken
by a trained photographer
- One of our distinctive For Sale boards is put up
- Your personal negotiators views your property
- We"ll send
you the details of your property for checking before they are
printed.
Internet
We make the most of technology and the internet in particular.
Details and colour photographs of your property are posted on
the largest property portal Rightmove.
Press & PR
Our advertising is designed to ensure that more potential buyers
will see details of your property. We will advertise your property
regularly in the local newspaper, Doncaster Free Press.
Through our own public relations company and access to local
property journalists, we are uniquely placed to recognise and market
any unique properties in the local press.
Matching your property
With applicants registering in our offices all the time, we work
harder to match your property to the perfect potential buyer. Once
we've used our knowledge and expertise to identify good matches,
your property details are emailed or posted to interested buyers.
These will be followed up by individual phone calls.
Viewings
Viewings are a critical part of any successful purchase. Your personal
negotiator will recommend how to make the most of your viewings by providing
a few helpful tips.
Keeping you informed
Easyhome understands just how important feedback on the sale of
your property is to you. That"s why we provide your own personal
negotiator and give you their mobile number so you can get in touch
when it suits you.
In addition, we have invested in making
it quicker and easier for you to keep up to date with progress every
step of the way. As well as being able to ring us, you can now
access personal reports on our website. This allows you to read
feedback about individual viewings.
This is available day and night for no extra cost. As soon as any
offers are received, we'll let you know in writing. Our negotiators
work on a pooled-commission basis, which gives us the ability to
offer totally impartial advice, based on your best interest - not
the negotiators. Once a sale is agreed, we will liaise with
solicitors and naturally call you with any updates.
Presenting your property
Looks can make - or break - a sale. First impressions count, so
it's always a good idea to make sure your property is presented at
its best.
Kerb appeal
Keep your front door clean and in good condition
Make sure
door bells work
Remove any litter outside and clear the path to
your door
Trim hedges, repair fences and remove any dead pot
plants
Light & windows
Light can be one of the main assets of any property.
1. Emphasise natural light where possible
by:
Drawing back curtains to allow
maximum light to enter
Keeping windows
clean and window-sills uncluttered
Removing
old net curtains
2. Create an inviting look
by:
Using side lights for a softer,
warmer effect
Ensuring all light bulbs
are working.
Appearance
We all have our tastes and while we wouldn't recommend you
totally change your look, here are some general rules to help you
present your property at its best.
Keep things fresh
Try and keep rooms well-ventilated while avoiding air-fresheners.
It's particularly important in bathrooms, basement flats and vacant
properties.
Keep things clean
Regular cleaning is vital. It only takes a short time for dust
and dirt to collect on surfaces and window-sills.
Keep things tidy
Keeping your property tidy is vital, especially on crucial second
visits. If a potential buyer does come back, making that extra
effort with fresh flowers can pay dividends.
Keep your property furnished
Limit the amount of furniture for an uncluttered look. If your
property is vacant, it"s a good idea to leave some furniture in it.
Surprisingly, it can make rooms feel bigger and also helps show how
the property can be lived in.
Keep the temperature right
Increase your property's appeal by keeping it warm in winter and
cool in summer. Light a fire if you have one and if your property is
empty, set the heating so it comes on at regular intervals during
winter.
Gardens
Keep hedges trimmed and lawns mown. A well-stocked garden has
more appeal than one with straggly, dying bushes.
Getting more from Easyhome
Easyhome firmly believe that teamwork is key to achieving the
very best price for you. While we are totally committed to selling
your property, there are a few things you can do to get even more
from us.
Legal advice
Choosing the right solicitor in advance can help you save time,
money and in some cases, your sale. We're happy to supply a list of
solicitors if required and would always advise that you:
Instruct a solicitor at the same time as you put your
property on the market. Your solicitor can then apply for the title
deeds to your property at an early stage, avoiding delays when we
receive an offer.
Choose a local solicitor who works with your local council and
specialises in conveyancing. Again, these will help speed your sale
and ensure everything goes more smoothly.
Always return documents to your solicitor promptly and try to
stay as actively involved as you can in the conveyancing
process.
Preparation
Before you put your property on the market, come and talk to us.
As well as valuing your property, we'd be happy to share our
knowledge of local conditions and offer informed suggestions on any
presentation or refurbishments that could boost your sale price.
Better viewing
We've prepared a range of pointers designed to deliver better
viewings:
Do:
- Do tidy up before a viewing
- Do let the viewer have
freedom to wander around
- Do answer questions at the end it's a
good idea to think about what might be asked and prepare your
answers
Don't:
- Don't follow potential buyers around
- Don't talk over them
- Don't hurry them
For Sale boards
For Sale boards really do work. In fact, a significant number of
registered applicants contact us as a result of seeing a Easyhome
For Sale board. So, if you're serious about selling, we really
recommend that you let us put up a board wherever possible.
Keep in Touch
Don't be afraid to ask us for help or for informed opinions. From
details on presenting your property to major decisions about which
offer is right for you or possible price reductions, we know your
market and are ideally placed to offer expert, impartial advice.
We work on a shared commission basis so we always act in your
best interests. Don't be surprised if we even advise you not to
accept an offer or to take your house off the market to do more work
on it.
It's all part of our commitment to provide totally professional
advice that will deliver the maximum benefits for you. |
