Buying and Selling Advice
Taking the first step in selling your house is often the hardest. We have all heard horror stories of how stressful it is to sell a house.
With the property market being quiet at the present time, we would advise that you put your property on the market as soon as you think of moving. Once you have some interest in your home, then start to look for your next step on the ladder. Whether moving to a larger house or downsizing DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU HAVE FOUND SOMEWHERE TO MOVE, you could be disappointed.
Our aim is to keep your stress to a minimum. If you instruct Linda Leary Estate Agents to sell your house, that will be one of our primary aims. We offer a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in our offices without the hard sell to see a financial advisor before you can look at any of ‘our’ houses.
Linda has an extensive knowledge of property related matters with over 30 years experience in mortgages and sales of new and previously owned properties. Having lived in South Tyneside all her life and has an in depth knowledge of the local market.
Linda is assisted by a team of experienced staff, who have handled house sales and purchases over a number of years. Also assisted by a team of local solicitors who pride themselves on offering a professional and easy to understand service.
Along with solicitors contacts have also been built up with surveyors, builders, plumbers, electricians, damp proofing specialists to name but a few. If you have a problem following survey of your property, we can refer you to specialists and tradesmen to obtain reports and estimates for remedial works.
If you need legal advice on the sale and purchase of your property we can refer you to fully experienced solicitors who can guide you through the legal process in simple, easy to understand language. We can even arrange for a solicitor to meet you at our office, so no travelling into town.
Forward planning is the key to an easy trouble free move. You need to remember that you are selling your house and not the furniture or pictures on the wall.
Prior to marketing your house we would advise you to:
- Ensure you can obtain a mortgage for the property you want to buy. Perhaps you should speak to our Independent Financial Advisor. Please call to make an appointment
- Ensure that you have all the relevant planning and building regulation consents if your property has been extended. Failure to have this information could slow down your sale. (Don’t forget you may also need the permission of the freeholder, if your property is leasehold, for any amendments).
- Ensure all valuables are out of sight when viewings are carried out.
- Ensure that pet smells are eradicated, not everyone likes dogs and cats. It is also a good idea to keep pets out of the house when showing prospective purchasers around.
- Don’t try to hide faults – they will show up on a survey report and can delay your sale.
- Clear your house of as much ‘clutter’ as you can. Charity shops usually benefit when you move house! If you want help preparing your house for sale, please ask we can help on that front too.