The following is a
useful guide of how the process of selling a property works:
Stage 1
As a starting point
we would always suggest seeking advice and researching how much your property
is worth. Check out and fully research details of properties in the area and
how much they have been sold for. Visit all top property portals; some have
direct links to the Land Registry, so you may be able to check all the
properties that have been sold in your road for the last five years or more.
Stage 2
Register with I Am
The Agent. Receive your user name and password. Log in and choose your I Am The
Agent package. Make payment via our secure payment system.
Stage 3
Once you have
chosen your online package and checked out, we will get in touch to arrange the
appointment to visit, either to take pro photos or for the EPC inspection, and
will then carry out a valuation. We can help you write up the property
description if you wish. You then finalise the listing and you will be able to
approve it and make amendments.
Stage 4
You will then
receive confirmation that your listing is live.
Stage 5
We’ll send you the
enquiries from potential purchasers when they come in. You’ll get this
information both by email and stored in your online account. We provide a secure
communications tool for you to use in your online account. You can then fix up
viewing arrangements with the enquirers at a time that suits you best.
Stage 6
Conveyancing – Once
you accept an offer, you will need to appoint a solicitor who will then work
with the purchaser's solicitor to confirm what has been agreed and arrange for
the various searches relating to the property. There are varied fees for this
service and although we do not recommend any solicitors, we can obtain a quote
for conveyancing costs for you if you wish.
Stage 7
If you are moving
out of the property you will need to inform all of your utility suppliers of
your move and your forwarding address. Do make sure you inform them of the
latest readings on the day of departure.
Stage 8
When contracts are
exchanged you and the purchaser will set a date for completion. On the date of
completion, the purchaser's solicitors will transfer your money electronically
to your solicitors to complete the purchase. You will need leave the keys
somewhere to be collected by the purchaser on completion.
Stage 9
Make sure that you
have arranged for your mail to be redirected, informed your gas, electric,
water and telephone suppliers that you will be vacating the property and that
you have move out at the time agreed with your solicitor to avoid
complications.
