The Importance Of House Valuations
How We Can Help With Increasing House Valuations
Knowing the value of your property in today’s market is only part of the valuation process. It is the time when we learn about your needs and future plans so that we can put together a focused strategy to get you there. We also have a unique opportunity to see your home through your eyes, giving us access to those wonderful personal stories that reveal your house not as a property, but as a home. We don’t just value your property, we give you a full current market appraisal and include how your property sits in the market, what is actually selling locally and at what price.
At Portland, we can also advise you on ways to maximise the potential of your property that, if actioned, could increase the value of your home. The valuation is one of the most crucial early steps to selling your home.
How To Sell A House With Portland Estate Agents
How To Sell A House The Right Way
What are you looking for in an estate agent in North West London? If you would like an agent who delivers on promises, is able to achieve the best possible price for your property, and whose tenacity doesn’t diminish as the sale progresses, then we are the agent for you. When choosing an estate agent you need to find the one that you believe is the right fit for you and your property. We don’t sugar-coat difficult truths, and our team share a passion for delivering results for you.
Instructing A Solicitor To Help With Selling A House
Why Solicitors Are Important When Selling A House
Choosing the right solicitor can add great value to the process of selling your home. They are instrumental in pushing your sale forward, ironing out issues that may arise as well as supporting and advising you on the legal aspects of selling your home. We can provide you with details of solicitors who have worked with our past clients, and who we believe offer the high level of service that you deserve.
Presenting your Property
Buyers are looking for a property that they can call home, and how your home is presented can have an impact on their first impressions. Dated décor suggests a property that needs work, whereas a cluttered room can be perceived as lacking in space, just as a sparse room can feel unloved. The trick is to create a show home look whilst adding little touches to give the space warmth. Our team are always on hand to share the tricks of the trade.
Marketing your Property
What turns a property from good into ‘I want it?’ Standing out from the local competition is vital; by focusing on the details, such as striking photographs, alluring property particulars, and clear floorplans we can grab a buyer’s attention. We combine distinctive listings on property portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla with targeted marketing campaigns. Investing in advertising opportunities in the areas that have a proven track record for getting results means that we can reach a wide audience of potential buyers. We are skilled in turning their interest into viewings.
Accompanied Viewings
We don’t want to miss any opportunity to sell your property, which is why we always accompany potential buyers when they view your home. By accompanying viewings we can alleviate any concerns that potential buyers may have, and also offer solutions that they might not have otherwise considered. A viewing is a chance to get to know them; each member of our team has many years of experience in undertaking viewings, they know when to push and when to take a breath. Viewing a property is more than a tour, it’s a time when trust is established, desires uncovered, and the seed is sown.
Receiving an Offer
Receiving an offer is the start of a conversation, and our role here is to achieve the best outcome for you. Don’t just consider the offer, but also the buyer too. Are they chain free? Do they have a mortgage in place, or are they paying cash? Always consider the complete story of every offer and buyer; most buyers will start lower than they are willing to pay so they have room to maneuver.
Offer Agreed
Now the real work begins! The true measure of an estate agent is demonstrated from here on in. An offer may have been agreed, but there are still many hoops to jump through before you’re finally sold. Having a team whose expertise is grounded in real experience sees us proactively managing your sale and easing the pressure on you. Fighting for completion, we will hit issues head on with passion and proficiency until the sale is complete and you are moving home.
Exchange of Contracts and Completion
When you exchange contracts you have the opportunity to check that everything is as agreed before your solicitor formally exchanges them and they become legally binding. Once signed, there is no turning back. Completion normally takes place a couple of weeks after you exchange contracts, but on occasion this can happen on the same day. Completion day is when the monies are transferred, and only when these are received can you hand over the keys and say goodbye to your old home.
Portland Promise
The cornerstone of Portland Estate Agents is our commitment to providing you with an exceptional service experience. Our relationship with you will be honest and transparent, and based on understanding and listening to your needs and aspirations. We will keep conversations flowing so you are always kept abreast of where you are and what will happen next. We will never hide when things get tough; rather, we will work tirelessly to find a solution.
Portland, we always deliver on our promise.