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PROPERTY ADVICE
sellers’ guide Get the ball rolling
The

After your Home Report confirms
your property’s value, it’s important
to get on the market quickly. Home Reports
are valid for three months before needing
refreshed, so book yours when you’re ready
to list. Your solicitor estate agent will advise
on the best marketing strategy, whether that’s
Selling your property? Read on for offers over, around, or a fixed price, depending
everything you need to know. on your circumstances and local market.

Get ready for viewings
Once your home goes live on espc.
com, prepare for viewing requests
to start rolling in! You can choose open days
n last month’s magazine, we explored or private appointments, and decide whether
when it might be a good time to sell your you’d prefer to host them or let your agent
I home. If you’ve decided that now is the do it. Having your agent host allows more
right time to move on and upgrade, but you’re flexibility and removes some of the stress.
not sure where to start, don’t worry – we’re However, hosting yourself can make viewings
here to guide you through the process before feel more personal and informative for buyers.
it becomes overwhelming. Selling a home in You can always pass tricky questions to your
Scotland is more straightforward than you agent, and if you’re nervous about hosting Weigh up the offers
might think, especially when you work with an alone, they can assist you. You may receive offers quickly or
ESPC solicitor estate agent who can support decide to set a closing date. Your
you at every step. Get your home ready solicitor estate agent will update you with any
Prepare your home for the notes of interest or formal offers so you can
valuation, not just the marketing.
Find a solicitor estate agent Clean thoroughly, clear clutter, and touch up choose your next steps. They’ll also advise on
The moment you start thinking about paintwork if needed – valuations are based on offers with conditions, like buyers needing to
selling your home, find a solicitor the property’s location and condition, so make sell first.
estate agent. These things can take time, so sure it looks its best. Your solicitor estate agent
don’t wait until you’ve already found a property will estimate your home’s value and expected Remember you’re not obliged to accept the
you love. A solicitor estate agent will guide you sale price, based on current trends. They’ll also highest offer if it doesn’t suit you. Sometimes,
through valuations, marketing, negotiations, advise on how best to stage your home for a quicker, chain-free sale or flexible dates are
and conveyancing, so it’s important to choose photos and viewings to help it appeal to buyers. worth more than a slightly higher price.
someone you trust.
The next steps
Appoint your solicitor estate
Book a valuation agent Once you accept an offer, your
ESPC solicitor estate agents offer free Once you’ve chosen your solicitor home will be marked as ‘under offer’
valuations, so book a few to get an estate agent, the marketing of your property on espc.com and taken off the market. Your
idea of what you can expect your property to can begin. This includes professional solicitor will then handle the conveyancing and
sell for. In-person valuations not only allow the photography, floor plans, brochures, and legal paperwork needed to complete the sale
agent to get a more accurate opinion of your arranging the Home Report. You’ll usually smoothly.
property, but they also allow you to see if you review all materials so you’re happy with how
work well with them, which is crucial for the your home is presented.
journey ahead. Feeling more ready to sell? Head to espc.com/find-an-agent to get started with a trusted ESPC solicitor
estate agent and make your move with confidence.
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