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Your Simple 10-Step Guide to Selling Your Home in Preston
Our property sales process has been designed to make the sale of your unique property as smooth and simple as possible.
We work in a flexible way, which means we’re happy to adapt any aspect of our property sales process to suit you.
We know the process can be daunting, so we have broken it down into a step-by-step guide to make selling your home easier.
The first and most important step is getting an accurate valuation of your home.
First, our experienced team will visit your property at a time that suits you.
As a result, we will assess the condition, location, size, and current market demand in your specific area of Preston.
We provide you with a realistic valuation based on recent sold prices of similar properties, along with a marketing strategy.
You will also receive a detailed Seller’s Pack with market insights and next steps within 24 hours.
Estate agents market your property, introduce buyers, conduct viewings, negotiate offers and guide the sale to completion.
Therefore, choosing the right estate agent with strong local expertise in Preston is key.
The best agent will give you honest advice, negotiate well and market your home to the right audience.
Do not choose based only on the lowest fees or highest valuation.
Spend time speaking to agents in person. Ask friends for recommendations and visit their websites to see the quality of service they offer.
The right estate agent will feel professional and give you confidence. Good agents already have a database of active buyers.
Once you accept an offer, instruct a solicitor straight away.
Next, your solicitor will prepare the draft contract, handle enquiries and keep the sale moving.
It is common to use the same solicitor for both your sale and any onward purchase.
Choose a solicitor who acts quickly. Inefficient solicitors are one of the main reasons sales fall through.
However, if you would like us to recommend a reliable solicitor, simply call us on 01772 298 298.
First impressions matter.
We recommend your home is professionally cleaned, bright, clutter-free and in good repair before photos are taken.
For example, a tidy property attracts more buyers and helps achieve a better price.
You do not need a full refurbishment, but think about your target buyer. Complete any outstanding DIY jobs, declutter rooms and tidy the garden.
A fresh coat of paint and some new soft furnishings can make a big difference.
See our seller guide for more tips on preparing your property.
To find your perfect buyer you need maximum exposure.
First, our in-house photographers will take professional photos, create floor plans and write detailed descriptions that highlight your home’s best features.
We also include maps, local amenities and transport information.
We list your property on our own high-traffic website plus Rightmove, Zoopla and other major portals.
We also send details to our registered applicants, prime buyers and search agents.
We have access to all kinds of buyers from all over the world and not just London and your local area.
You may prefer an off-market, low-profile sale with a reduced level of publicity. We are happy to work this way and have done many times before.
Our clients benefit from a tailor-made marketing programme which includes:
We arrange and conduct all viewings at times that suit you.
Our team will always accompany buyers and provide honest feedback after each viewing. This helps us refine the marketing if needed.
When offers come in, we present them to you clearly with our professional recommendation.
Next, we negotiate on your behalf to secure the best possible price and favourable terms.
At the same time, we will also advise you on the strength of each buyer’s position (chain-free, mortgage approved, etc.).
Once you are happy with an offer, we will formally accept it on your behalf and notify all parties.
However, at this stage we stop marketing the property to new buyers but continue to support the sale until contracts are exchanged.
This is the stage where legal work intensifies.
Meanwhile, your solicitor will handle searches, draft contracts, and manage enquiries from the buyer’s solicitor.
We act as the central point of communication.
We chase progress and keep you regularly updated on expected exchange and completion dates.
On completion day, the keys are handed over and the sale is finalised.
Finally, we will support you right up until moving day.
We remain available afterwards if you need any assistance with the transition.
Congratulations, your property is now sold!
If you would like to discuss the selling process in more detail please contact our sales team on 01772 298 298.
Sold our house in Ingol with Clarkson Holden and the team were fantastic. Lauren organised the viewings and kept us updated after each one. The only stressful part was having to tidy the house every five minutes because Gregg kept finding... read more
alexia pruteanuClarkson Holden helped us sell our home in Cottam earlier this year and the whole experience was brilliant. From the start Gregg gave us a realistic valuation and explained the process clearly. Once the viewings started, Jane and Lauren were great... read more
Lizzie CritchleyWe recently sold our house in Fulwood through Clarkson Holden and the service was excellent. Gregg handled most of the process for us and kept us updated throughout. Very professional and easy to deal with. Highly recommend.
Kane Lea salesWe recently purchased our new home in Cottam through Clarkson Holden and couldn’t be happier with the service we received. As first-time buyers, we had lots of questions and the team were incredibly patient and helpful throughout the whole process.... read more
Louis JonesWe recently sold our family home in Fulwood through Clarkson Holden and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Gregg and the team clearly know the Fulwood property market extremely well and provided honest advice about pricing, marketing and... read more
Whippy K10The team was extremely professional and helpful, making the whole process of letting out my house simple and completely stress-free. I’d happily use their services again in the future
Cristian LukaI had a fantastic experience with Clarkson Holden from start to finish. A special thank you to Jane and Lauren, who were both outstanding. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell - excellent experience!
Saim SiddiqueAs buyers Clarkson Holden kept in touch with us and guided us on the process from viewing, putting an offer on the property through to the completion.
Ben BuckWe bought our first home through Clarkson Holden and the whole process was completely stress-free. Lauren, Jane and Gregg were all extremely responsive and kept us well informed throughout. We also met Ian and Ian during our viewings and they... read more
Katie DavisEasy to deal with, would recommend Property in Ashton , All the team members was fantastic x
Claire neighbourFrom the first meeting, they made me feel at ease. Always responsive, helpful, and professional. I felt completely supported every step of the way.
Maximus ThaliaClarkson Holden exceeded my expectations, quick sale, clear communication and genuine care for their clients, I’ll definitely use them again in the future.
Silke OstermannSold our house in Ingol with Clarkson Holden and the team were fantastic. Lauren organised the viewings and kept us updated after each one. The only stressful part was having to... read more
alexia pruteanuClarkson Holden helped us sell our home in Cottam earlier this year and the whole experience was brilliant. From the start Gregg gave us a realistic valuation and explained the... read more
Lizzie CritchleyWe recently sold our house in Fulwood through Clarkson Holden and the service was excellent. Gregg handled most of the process for us and kept us updated throughout. Very professional... read more
Kane Lea salesWe recently purchased our new home in Cottam through Clarkson Holden and couldn’t be happier with the service we received. As first-time buyers, we had lots of questions and the... read more
Louis JonesWe recently sold our family home in Fulwood through Clarkson Holden and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Gregg and the team clearly know the Fulwood property market... read more
Whippy K10The team was extremely professional and helpful, making the whole process of letting out my house simple and completely stress-free. I’d happily use their services again in the future
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