Here is our brief introduction to selling your property and the help we can offer.
We all know the saying "something is only worth what someone is prepared to pay", true in many aspects but in the property industry knowing your market is key and Marlborough Homes have the knowledge and experience to advise on the contributing factors to the valuation of your property, they include current market conditions, location, recent comparable, condition, local transport links and amenities etc. We will also advise on any works that may improve your chances of selling your home.
The successful sale of your property can be reliant on the instruction of an efficient and experienced solicitor. We are happy to recommend one if required.
Being an independent agent Marlborough Homes are always trying to come up with original and innovative marketing ideas which sets us apart from other agents, and we are constantly seeking new ways to maximize the exposure of your property. As standard your property will be marketed through our extensive network of potential buyers, local publications and property website portals. We also use SMS texting and automatic email updates to potential buyers when a new property comes on to the market. We also offer professional photography and "feature property" marketing.
We will arrange viewings that suit both parties and always accompany viewings where possible.
Once 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.
Once you accept an offer, we will prepare a memorandum of sale, write to all parties to confirm the agreed price and 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 work together with your solicitor and negotiate throughout the process, keeping you up to date every step of the way. There are no legal obligations until contracts are signed.
Once the following has been confirmed and agreed Exchange will take place: 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 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.
Once the residual monies (usually 90%) are transferred from the buyer’s solicitor to your solicitor’s account completion will take place. Your solicitor will call you when the money has cleared in your account and will inform us to release the keys.
