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SellingRequest a ValuationEvery week we carry out several property valuations on homes throughout Fife that people are looking to place on the market. A property valuation is an assessment of your home’s value based on, amongst other things • Knowledge of the local area • The state of the current property market • How well the property has been maintained When you first contact us we’ll take down some basic details from you such as the number of bedrooms the property has and whether it has a garden or garage to give us an idea of the type of property you are considering selling. Once we know the basics we will visit your home to carry out the property valuation. We can arrange this for a time that suits you, even after work or at the weekend if needed. A valuation normally takes about 45 minutes to complete. We will research the recent selling prices of similar properties in your area and give you a realistic idea of what price your property can achieve in today’s market. To arrange a free property valuation with no obligation, contact our office. We can usually make an appointment for a property valuation the next day. Selling your PropertyYou know how great your home is, but when you sell your property, you have to convince someone else. We’ve got buyers looking for flats and houses for sale right now. We’ll show them your property online, in the press and in our offices. The selling process can seem complex, but we’ll use all our experience to make sure it runs smoothly. Here’s a quick guide to the main steps Step 1: Appoint an estate agent Step 2: Spruce up your home Step 3: Get your Home Report Step 4: Agree the sale Step 5: Exchange of contracts Step 6: Complete the sale Step 1: Appoint an estate agent The first step in selling your property is to appoint an estate agent, who’ll value your home and show it to potential buyers. We’ll help with every stage of your sale, from valuation to marketing and through to conveyancing. There are two ways you can appoint an estate agent. In Scotland we use Sole Agency, where you give the job of selling your property to a single estate agent for a fixed period of time. (Multiple agency is where you instruct several estate agents at the same time, who will all try to sell your property. The commission rate for a multiple agency sale will be higher than for sole agency and is not common in Scotland.) Fife Letting Service & Estate Agents only use Sole Agency agreements. When you first meet your estate agent, they’ll give you an estimated value for your home, and a commission rate. Step 2: Spruce up your home We get so used to the places we live in that it’s sometimes hard to see them through others’ eyes. But if you want a successful, quick sale, that’s exactly what you have to do and first impressions count for a lot. A few hours spent making your property look its best or even spending a bit of money to clear up some niggling problems could add to the price you get from a buyer. Here’s a few tips to get you started. Making your home more saleable • Think like a buyer – don’t overlook flaws just because you don’t mind them or you’re used to them • Reduce clutter – get rid of everything but the bare essentials • Decorate neutrally – buyers need to be able to see it as their own home • Keep it light – clean the windows and use light colours • Outside and in – buyers will often walk or drive past first, and fresh paintwork and well cared for outside spaces make a great first impression You’re ready for your estate agent to start showing buyers round. Step 3: Get your Home Report A Home Report collects together many of the documents a buyer needs. We can take care of this for you. The main elements of the pack are • Energy Performance Certificate – assesses the energy efficiency of the property from A (best) to G (worst), and gives information on how to improve it • Sale statement – The address of the property being sold . • Single survey – giving information on the condition of the property. • Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) - this is issued by the Home Report provider and must be completed by the seller. It provides information relating to the ownership of the property and details about services such as council tax and the utilities Step 4: Agree the sale As your estate agent we will start to generate offers from interested buyers. We will present each offer to you and negotiate on your behalf to get the best result. Here's what information we will discuss with you: • Price – how much are the buyers offering to pay? • Are they in a chain? If a buyer is still trying to find someone to purchase their home, you will be dependent on their successful sale. It can be quicker to sell to first time buyers, investors, or people who have already sold their previous place. • Your position – are the buyers able to move in time to suit your plans and timescale? • Should you accept? Ultimately the decision is yours, but we'll provide all the help and advice we can to help you make the right decision. Once you've accepted an offer we'll pass on the good news to your buyer and start drawing up the paperwork. Step 5: Exchange of contracts Your buyer will provide us with their solicitor’s details, which we will pass on to your solicitor, so they can get on with drawing up the contracts. The next stage is where the buyer and their mortgage lender check that everything is as it should be with the paperwork. It’s quite normal for a few queries to be raised, so this stage can take a little while. When this stage is complete, you’re ready to exchange contracts and set a completion date, when the money gets transferred, and the property legally changes hands, the conveyancing process will be complete. Completion is normally around eight weeks after the initial viewing, but can be sooner or later. You should plan to move out before your completion date. As soon as you have completed the sale the property belongs to your buyer and they can move in immediately. Step 6: Complete the sale Completing the sale is usually as simple as getting a phone call from your solicitor telling you that everything has gone smoothly. This means both parties’ mortgages have been paid off and new arrangements put in place, the conveyancers have successfully arranged the legal transfer, and the property officially belongs to your buyer. Selling your property is now complete – congratulations! |
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