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Tips for sellers

Moving up the property ladder for the first time? There’s a lot to think about, but ESPC can help make it easier.

Like first time buyers, first time sellers, can find it difficult to know where to start. That's where ESPC's property experts can help with simple, straightforward advice on every aspect of the moving process from preparing your home for sale, the legal process and mortgages, through to keeping you straight about the offer process.

A few things to think about:

Mortgages

If you have a mortgage on your property you're best to contact your financial adviser or mortgage lender to find out the specific details of transferring your mortgage to another property. In addition to this they will also advise on what you can afford when purchasing your next property.

Marketing your property

Instruct a solicitor to handle the sale of a property from start to finish - marketing, selling and conveyancing. When it comes to the local market, ESPC solicitor estate agents are the experts. With access to ESPC's powerful database of archive sales, they can offer well-informed guidance on setting the right price and with exclusive access to ESPC's three marketing channels - espc.com, the ESPC Paper and the ESPC showrooms - they can offer great exposure to the widest audience helping you sell your home. They will also be able to offer advice and assistance with the legal side of the selling process.

Preparing your house for sale

Presentation is everything but that doesn't mean that you have to spend a fortune getting your home ready for the market. A simple freshen up inside and out may be all that is needed to make sure your property is well presented and tidy both for photographs and for viewings. Kerb appeal is important so don't forget to tidy up the garden too. One way to ensure your home is looking its best is to think of the photographer as your very first viewer. Opt for open space rather than furnishings or clutter.

Viewings

Meeting and greeting complete strangers is not always quite as simple as it seems but your ESPC property expert will help with useful hints and tips on how to make every viewing count.

The offer process

Your solicitor will negotiate the selling price and other matters such as date of entry, on your behalf. Following a successful negotiation and once missives have been concluded, there are further checks that your solicitor estate agent must do before drawing up new title deeds and transferring ownership of the property. Finally, the money from the sale will be collected and arrangements made to discharge and repay your existing mortgage (if you have one).

Moving home

DIY or professional? A DIY move could be the most cost effective option but it can be hard work so you need to be fit and/or have lots of strong-armed friends to help. Removal firms are the most popular option. Don't necessarily go for the cheapest - remember you are entrusting all you own to these people, so make sure it is a reputable firm.