Selling your Property
This guide lets you know what we at Solicitor Direct can offer, and gives you some helpful tips and suggestions on maximising your chances of selling.
Selling your property is a serious business. As Estate Agents and Solicitors based in Leyland we can provide a fully comprehensive service but also, possess the high level of Legal Expertise required to ensure your property is sold successfully. With a team of estate agents and solicitors all under one roof we can provide immediate quality sales and legal advice to ensure that your property reaches its potential from the outset.
We offer different levels of service depending upon the level you require. Dealing with the initial marketing of your property through to the successful negotiation of a sale we can also then deal with the legal process once we’ve found you a buyer. Immediately a sale is agreed your file will then be passed to the legal department who will commence the conveyancing process. Our aim is to diminish any worries you have knowing that everything will be done to the maximum potential and to the exact legal requirement. This is a unique service we offer to our customers as we strive to take the stress out of selling your property.
Why choose Solicitor Direct ?
- NO Sale NO Fee
- Comprehensive photographs and specification of your property
- Property listings online via rightmove, propertytoday, solicitordirect.com and others
- Open till 7pm Monday to Friday and 10-12pm Saturdays
- Prominent Leyland High Street location to maximise publicity of your property
- For Sale Board
- Property of the Week Display at our High Street Showroom
- Detailed feedback following viewings & regular updates
- FREE LEGAL FEES- As Estate Agents & Solicitors once we’ve sold your property we can immediately begin your conveyancing process to speed up your move date!-see terms
- Peace of mind knowing fully qualified solicitors are drafting the legal paperwork from the outset –with no extra charge!
What Now?
We can arrange a free no obligation appraisal of your property and give you advice about any potential improvements/changes you could make to reach the maximum potential from your property. You can telephone, email or bob in to the office to arrange this.
- Telephone – 01772 424999
- Email- enquiries@solicitordirect.com
- Offices- 71 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2SA
- www.solictordirect.com
Once you are happy with the valuation we can move towards marketing your property.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s)
Since the scrapping of Home Information Packs the only thing required before you can market your property is an Energy Performance Certificate. We can organise this for you and a member of staff can confirm the cost involved.
Marketing your property
Once the EPC is available we shall proceed to find an appropriate buyer for your property. This is done in many ways including:
- We shall initially search our large database of actively looking buyers for any potential matches
- Many internet sites including rightmove, propertytoday, and our own solicitordirect.com.
- Take both external and internal photographs of the property and prepare particulars of your property (subject to your approval)
- Display within our High Street Window Displays including entry into property of the week sections (subject to availability)
- We do offer accompanied viewings( subject to availability )
- We offer weekend and late evening appointments as our offices are open till 7pm
We shall keep you updated throughout the process.
Levels of Service
Sales Package
Our standard sales package includes:
- For Sale Board
- No Sale No Fee
- No upfront fees required
- Continual high street shop frontage display in Leyland
- Property listing on rightmove, propertytoday, solicitordirect.com and others
- Internal advertising in the property of the week display
Subject to a minimum of £1000.00(+vat).
Sales & Conveyancing Package
Our full Sales & Conveyancing Package includes :
- Everything as listed in the above Sales Package
- The conveyancing fees for selling your property are included in this package. Normally, once a buyer is found, you would have to find a solicitor to deal with the legal process of the sale. The fact that we have an unbroken link between the Estate Agent and the Solicitors means that we simply and speedily pass your file over to our in-house conveyancing department thus freeing you from the burden. You also save money at the same time! (Worth up to £800.00)
Subject to a minimum of £1000.00(+vat).
Helpful Hints for Selling your Property
First impressions count. So in order to help sell your property we recommend the following:
- Kerb appeal- You only make one first impression so the front of your house can be vital. Just small things such as planting flowers, repainting the front door/house numbers all create the right feeling.
- Carry out any repairs- cracked tile/broken fence? You do not want to send potential buyers the wrong message.
- Taking the time and making the effort to thoroughly Spring clean your house from will pay dividends
- Think about De-cluttering. This can be difficult as this may involve removing memories, hobbies or valuables. However, if you want to sell your home buyers need to be able to visualise living in the property. Clutter can make homes seem smaller and disorganised. Try and remove anything which buyers wouldn’t be able to relate to.
- Neutralise- neutral colours can sell your home better. Potential buyers want to imagine themselves as owners. Try not to put them off by using strong styles or colours.
- Define each area- buyers need to know what each room is for to help them decide where to place their own belongings.
- Create the right atmosphere- try to make sure you have ample lighting in every room. Use subtle mood lighting to create the right atmosphere and accessories to enhance your rooms thus creating a feeling of harmony. Mirrors are excellent as they reflect light and space. Plants/Flowers help to introduce a natural fragrance and brighten up a room.
For maximum selling potential our agent can advise you of any alterations, additions or changes to help obtain the best price for your property.