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              The importance of taking a localised
                  approach to selling your home


           If you’re thinking of selling your home, your buyer might be a lot closer
                                    than you think.



              hen it comes to selling your home,   According to Registers of Scotland data from
              there is plenty to think about – but   2023, 18% of buyers purchase their next home
       Whave you ever considered how        in the same postcode. That means they’re
       close your next buyer might be? They could   likely to shop in the same supermarket, stroll
       live just one street away, be a regular at your   through the same parks, and maybe even   When there’s such a high chance that your buyer will
       local pub or coffee shop, or have walked past   stand behind you in the coffee queue. And
       your house countless times before thinking   that’s exactly why it pays to be friendly when   be coming from the local area, adding a board outside
       “I’d love to live there one day.”    you’re out and about – you never know when         your home could mean that they could spot your
                                            your future buyer might be right in front of you.
       Suddenly, the sales process feels a lot more                                            property and act quickly.
       personal, doesn’t it?                Many assume it’s up to the buyer to make
                                            a strong impression on the seller – but in
                                            today’s more balanced market, that dynamic
                                            is shifting. Now, it’s just as important for       Some home sellers prefer not to have           every day
                                            sellers to present a lifestyle that buyers want    a ‘for sale’ board installed outside their
                                                                                                                                          in the brand-new
                                            to be part of. Buying a home is an emotional       property, to avoid neighbours looking   Our Ask the Experts sessions,

                                            process,  and  buyers  are  more  confident        up their homes (and its value) online –    Property Lounge
                                            when they feel they’re purchasing not just a       but when there’s such a high chance
                                            property, but a home from someone reliable,        that your buyer will be coming from the
                                            kind, and trustworthy.                             local area, adding a board outside your   Our first month in the new space has
                                                                                               home could mean that they could spot   been a roaring success – and we’ve
                                            This is  why  taking a  localised approach  to     your property and act quickly. People   loved welcoming so many people to
                                            selling is so powerful. Local buyers often know    aren’t likely to tell you that your home is   help with their property journeys! While
                                            exactly where they want to live, so working with   actually their dream house if they bump   we were moving, we kept our popular
                                            a solicitor estate agent who understands your      into you on the street – but they won’t   Ask  the  Expert  sessions  running  in
                                            area inside and out can make all the difference.   be shy to book a viewing if you make it   temporary spots, but now we’re thrilled
                                                                                               known that it’s for sale.            to host them regularly in our brand new
                                            At ESPC, our solicitor estate agents can advise                                         Property Lounge. Our legal and property
                                            on pricing, marketing strategies and local         So if you’re thinking of selling, don’t   experts  are  available  every  weekday
                                            buyer trends, helping your home stand out in       wait  for  the  perfect  buyer  to  find  you.   – no appointment needed – offering
                                            a competitive market. And only ESPC solicitor      Make your home look its best, lean on   free, tailored advice on everything from
                                            estate agents can advertise your property on       local expertise, and remember to be the   buying and selling to home reports,
                                            espc.com, where a significant share of monthly     friendly face in the neighbourhood –   conveyancing, wills, Power of Attorney,
                                            searches are hyperlocal – meaning buyers are       because you never know who you might   and more. Wherever you are on your
                                            looking specifically in your area.                 be selling to. It’s a small world, after all.  journey, we’re here to help!

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