Here is a guide to the selling process from start to completion.

STEP 1 ACCURATE VALUATION

Your aim should be to sell your property at the best possible price
in the shortest possible time. Our expert valuers carry out valuations
every day, giving us intimate and unparalleled knowledge of property
values in your area.

STEP 2 SELECTING AN ESTATE AGENT

When choosing an estate agent, consider their opening hours,
when they will be available to conduct viewings, their high street
presence and what kind of marketing your property will receive.
These are critical to obtaining the maximum exposure and price
for your property.

STEP 3 INSTRUCTING A SOLICITOR

The successful sale of your property can be reliant on the instruction
of an efficient and experienced solicitor. It is a good idea to do some
research and make a decision before you put your property on the
market as this will help to avoid delays.

STEP 4 PRESENTING YOUR PROPERTY

First impressions count, making the presentation of your property
critical to a successful sale. Consider the presentation of your rooms
and try to declutter to make rooms appear larger.

STEP 5 MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY

To find your perfect buyer you need to give your property maximum
exposure across a wide range of media. When you instruct Cauldwell
to sell your property you will automatically benefit from our
unrivalled, comprehensive marketing package.

STEP 6 ACCOMPANIED VIEWINGS

Our longer opening hours are essential to maximise viewing
opportunities for your property. Accompanied viewings also mean
we can use our expertise to help sell your property.

STEP 7 RECEIVING AN OFFER

As soon as an offer is received and verified by our mortgage team we will notify you both verbally and in writing.

STEP 8 OFFER AGREED

Once you accept an offer we prepare the memorandum of sale
• Write to all parties to confirm the agreed price.
• Ask you to confirm your solicitor’s details.
• Your solicitor will send out a draft contract to the buyer’s solicitor
who will then carry out preliminary enquiries. At this stage you
will also be able to agree on dates for the survey on your property,
exchange of contracts and proposed date for completion.
• We will advise you and negotiate on your behalf throughout this
process, keeping you informed every step of the way.• There are no legal obligations until contracts are signed.

STEP 9 EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS

Exchange of contracts occurs when the following have been
confirmed and agreed:
• Preliminary enquiries following receipt of draft contract,
evidence of a good title, specific issues highlighted in the Lease,
if applicable.
• Local search queries, fixtures and fittings to be included in the
sale, the buyer’s mortgage offer.
• Once the contract has been signed by both parties the deposit
(usually 10% of the purchase price) will be telegraphically
transferred or paid in the form of a banker’s draft by the buyer’s
solicitor to your solicitor. The completion date is then set by
mutual agreement.

STEP 10 COMPLETION

Congratulations, your property is now sold!