Our guide to selling your home
How we can help
Moving home can be an emotional and often stressful process.
It is important to get in touch with someone who understands your motivations and can guide and support you in the right way. With well over 100 years of combined experience in the property market, we are proud to offer the following:
- No upfront fees
- A wealth of local knowledge and experience
- Strong negotiation skills
- Regular and consistent communication from the outset
- Excellent relationships with key third parties such as ESPC, Rightmove, On The Market etc.
Like you, our estate agency team has a vested interest in ensuring that all legal aspects of your sale are dealt with speedily and efficiently which is why the strong conveyancing team here at Gillespie Macandrew forms an integral part of our service.
Getting your home ready to sell
We all know the importance of first impressions so we’ve put together some tips to help present your property in the best possible way.
Garden
Tidy the outside space, cut grass, pull any weeds and trim hedges. Remember that many potential buyers will drive past the property before deciding to schedule a viewing so it’s in your interests to make sure they want to see more.
De-clutter
Make the most of the space by removing any unnecessary ornaments and toys – consider temporarily removing excess furniture and limiting clutter to essentials. This can also help with the process of moving if you have already made some progress with clearing out unwanted items.
Pets
Animals often make a house a home but it might be worth speaking to a friend or family member to care for your pets during viewings to avoid unnecessary distractions or, worse still, put off buyers that are perhaps not animal lovers.
Kitchens and bathrooms
It’s key that these areas look their best – they are arguably the most important areas of the home and are expensive areas to replace or upgrade – ensure mirrors, tiles, floors and bathroom suites are sparkling.
Lights
Ensure entrance halls are well lit and any naturally dark areas are brightened up with lamps or ceiling lights to provide a warmer and more homely atmosphere.
You can find a printable version of this guide here.
Key contacts
Get in touch with one of our experts to find out how we can help you.
