Whatever your reason for selling upsizing, downsizing, relocating for work...Arington are here to help. We are an independent estate agent with a keen eye for detail, drive for an outstanding professional and personal service from start to finish with a carefully considered global marketing campaign to maximise the exposure of your property in order to achieve the best price. Request a free valuation.
Valuation
your property sale starts here with a FREE valuation from Arington. Arington are pleased to offer a free no obligation valuation of your property where we will provide you with an up to date valuation of your property along with full details of the service we offer, from marketing your property and achieving a sale through to successfully completing your move. Request a free valuation.
Choosing your agent
Arington have an excellent local knowledge and provide fair contracts, competent advice and an accurate valuation.
Preparing your property
clear out the old, de clutter and do those little DIY jobs you have been putting off. First impressions count so make the approach and entrance inviting. Imagine you are the buyer and take a walk around your property (start outside on the pavement). Is there anything that may put you off, if so address it. Simply...freshen up paint, clean and tidy up outside.
Marketing
Along with our active database of buyers, your property will be marketed to the widest possible audience, through websites such as Rightmove, Zoopla, plus many more all to a high standard with professional photography, floor plans and professionally printed property particulars. Arington will make sure your property stands out from the crowd.
Viewings
Viewings are key to your property selling. Trained in the art of selling Arington will attend every viewing, unless requested otherwise. Our advice to sellers is to be as flexible with viewings as you can be.
Receiving offers
Arington are legally obligated to pass on every offer we receive, no matter the value. When you receive an offer use Aringtons’ local knowledge, is there plentiful demand, are there multiple buyers about to make offers. Obtain as much information as possible and then make your decision.
Offer accepted
Congratulations, you have accepted an offer and are on your way to successfully completing your property sale.
Surveys
A mortgage valuation survey (the most basic survey) will be required if the buyer is obtaining a mortgage which the mortgage company will normally insist is carried out by one of their approved surveyors. The buyer may upgrade their mortgage valuation survey to a home buyer’s or a full structural survey, or alternatively instruct their own independent surveyor.
A mortgage valuation survey will simply provide a valuation of the property and insurance re build costs for the mortgage company. A home buyer’s survey will additionally offer guidance to legal advisors, highlight any urgent defects and offer advice on defects that may affect property value and ongoing maintenance. A full structural survey (the most comprehensive) performs an in depth analysis of the property condition and includes advice on defects, repairs and maintenance options.
Mortgage Offer
Once the mortgage valuation survey has been completed and reported back to the mortgage company, the mortgage company will issue a mortgage offer. A copy will be sent to the buyer’s solicitor. The mortgage offer to the solicitor is giving the solicitor authority to proceed with the purchase as they will be lending the specified sums, on the basis of the solicitor meeting certain requirements.
Conveyancing
Whilst the survey and mortgage offer are being processed the solicitors will be working behind the scenes requesting searches and providing information to each other. Once the solicitors have satisfied themselves they have all the answers to their questions they will report to their clients.
Negotiate draft contacts
This is the point that all the negotiations are settled, final purchase price, fixtures and fittings included in the sale and the length of time between exchange and completion and any other pertinent points agreed between the parties.
Exchange of contracts
Once the mortgage offer has been received and both solicitors have confirmed they are ready to proceed, the buyer will be requested to pay their deposit (normally a minimum of 10%), provide signed contracts along with your authority to exchange with a preferred completion date. Once a completion date has been agreed through the chain, exchange of contracts takes place.
Completion date
Upon the completion date we ask you to provide all keys for the property to us at our offices by midday. The solicitors will transfer the completion funds through the chain, and once complete will provide authority to us to release keys to the buyer.
The property is officially SOLD...time to enjoy a takeaway and a nice glass of wine...
At every stage Arington will be by your side, overseeing progression and here to help when you need us...at any point.
For frequently asked questions about the selling process, please see below: