Checklists
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Take some time to check that moving is the right thing for you. Could you improve or extend? Can you find what you really want at a price you can afford to pay? | |
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Start looking within a three mile radius and find out how many other properties similar to yours are for sale. If you are in a built up area (city) start with ¼ mile. | |
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What is the minimum and maximum property price similar properties are on the market for? | |
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Check if there are any properties that have ‘just sold’ and note down which agents sold them. | |
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Walk around your home to check if anything needs doing, such as paintwork, electrics or plumbing problems. | |
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Budget for the move. Agents charge anything from 1-2% to sell a home. | |
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Contact a minimum of three estate agents. | |
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Agree a maximum price your home will be advertised for and a minimum price you will accept. | |
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Check the terms and conditions the estate agent asks you to sign. Don’t sign for more than 12 weeks. Ideally sign for six weeks only. | |
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Make sure that your property is as tidy as it can be for viewings. | |
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Agree with the agent how and when you will be kept updated. | |
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Choose a Legal Company that is no sale, no fee and offers fixed fee conveyancing. | |
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Contact us if you aren’t getting any viewings or offers. | |
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Consider any offers and contact us if you are not sure whether to accept or not. | |
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Accept an offer. | |
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Confirm the offer and any conditions of sale to your legal company. | |
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Fill in paperwork from the legal company promptly and make sure you take copies and file the information just in case you need any information after the move. | |
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Manage the sale of your property. | |
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Organise your removals/packing subject to exchange. | |
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Exchange contracts. | |
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Organise your change of address. | |
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Complete your sale and move in! | |
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Make sure your legal company has filed the paperwork with the Land Registry. | |
