How to fight the fear and get selling

If you read the newspaper headlines, you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re heading into an apocalyptic financial storm and the changing economic landscape may make you nervous about selling your property.

Fear not, the Move Places team agrees with other property experts in that there isn’t a huge crash on the horizon, with enough demand in the market to ensure home moves continue to happen. Despite this positivity, we know you may still have reservations about selling so we’ve identified today’s biggest selling fears and provided our solutions:-

I’m worried I won’t find a buyer: people will always need to buy and sell properties, and while the market may cool slightly, there will always be a family needing an extra bedroom for a new baby or a professional relocating for their job.

Move Places will give you more buyer options compared to High Street agents. As well as listing your property on the big portals, such as Rightmove and Zoopla, we personally alert our database of pre-qualified property investors and buyers every time we take on a new property, expanding the size of your audience. Check out our FAQs for the full overview of our unique approach to sales.

As a quick sale agency, we also aim to sell your property within 28 days, no matter the market conditions. Even if an open market buyer isn’t found in your timescale, we can offer you an immediate cash offer and exchange in as little as seven working days via our sister company, Open Property Group.

I don’t understand the conveyancing process: it’s only natural to feel a bit flummoxed by the legal process but the Move Places team is here to explain any complex terms in plain English, prompt you for paperwork and signatures at key milestones, and guide your sale to completion.

If you want to work with a solicitor who we trust, we recommend RMNJ Solicitors, who have masterminded the exchange and completion of many properties we’ve had the pleasure of selling. It offers a nationwide service and there’s no need to even visit their office!

I fear I won’t find a property to move to: one of the biggest fears when selling a property is accepting an offer then failing to find a property to move to. The good news is the supply of properties coming onto the market is increasing, so choice is improving every day.

What’s more, our advantageous links with developers, investors and sellers means we have our own portfolio of properties for sale that you can browse. You never know, we may already be selling your next home.

I can’t afford the high fees: estate agents are businesses so you will be paying someone to sell your home but there are ways of reducing your bill. Move Places charges minimal fees as we don’t have the same overheads as High Street agents, such as prime real estate rents. We always pass cost savings on to you, while offering you the same professional level of service.

Move Places is also mindful that you don’t necessarily need the ‘bells and whistles’ treatment to successfully sell a property. To be financially friendly, we offer a low-cost ‘Essential’ marketing package, which you can tailor with any optional extras you like.

If you’re feeling more positive about selling your property but have a few more questions, we’d be happy to discuss any fears and your moving circumstances. Get in touch for friendly advice.