Establishing your market price

Whilst local property newspapers and websites can be used to provide an indication of what your property might be worth, you will need the experience of a professional estate agent to get a more accurate and realistic assessment of its real value.

Homes Property Centre will be happy to provide you a free, no-obligation, property appraisal.

We can meet you at your property a time that best suit your needs. Our appointment with you would typically take between 30-60 mins and would include a detailed inspection of your property. At our meeting, we will discuss the specific needs relevant to your own situation, market forces and current demand, previous transactions in your street and activity levels with other property similar to your own. This information will help us advise you on:

• the potential value range applicable to your property
• anything you could do to enhance this value, and
• a recommended marketing strategy that suits your particular objectives.

Any questions or concerns you have can also be addressed at this meeting.

To book a free valuation, please call us on 020 8653 5233, click this link to submit your details or contact us now on our dedicated instant messenger

Selecting a suitable
estate agent

Having established the market value of your property and decided to start marketing your property, you will need to choose an agent to act for you. When considering which company to use, watch out for those suggesting inflated values (which can mean your property remains unsold and you waste several weeks on the market) or a really low commission rate (you get what you pay for).

A successful agency will have a comprehensive marketing strategy and methods, professionally qualified & courteous staff and a realistic expectation of what the market can achieve.

With Homes Property Centre you only pay commission when we successfully sell your property and you'll always have access to a specialist team dedicated to sales. But, beyond that, Homes Property Centre provides a significantly higher level of service that you would typically expect from a traditional estate agency.

We have been successfully selling property for 21 years and we know what it takes to achieve results - a deal that suits both sides! 

What else do I need?

There are more regulations than ever to be considered.  In order to make sure that fully comply and get your property on the market as soon as practicable choosing Homes Property Centre as your agent will give you a headstart.

You will need to:

• a Home Information Pack - we can help organise this through our HIP provider PSG
• provide us with information for the money laundering regulation checks we now need to do
• prepare your property for the best photographic potential - decluttering where necessary
• decide on whether you should have a 'For Sale' board
• undertake any essential repairs that could enable a potential buyer to reduce the asking price
• appoint a good solicitor or conveyancing company to act for you

For Sale board?

Many people do not like to have a 'For Sale' board as their neighbours will know they are moving. 

Don't worry.  If they are neighbours you like - you've probably told them that your looking to move.  And if you don't like them?

The reality is that a 'For Sale' board does help to attract attention from buyers out and about in your area or road.  They might have viewed a local property, then seen your 'For Sale ' board and want to view straightaway to be able to make a comparison.  You can't get an offer without viewings!  So more viewings are better that less viewings.