Selling Guide
So you’re selling a property? Whatever the reason and however you feel, Next Chapter understands that it is not just bricks and mortar, it can be an emotional attachment. Next Chapter’s job is to help you through the selling process.
With years of experience in dealing with the creative marketing and advertising of properties, alongside our vast knowledge of the property industry – Next Chapter will make it a stress free move.
Our step by step guide to selling is here to answer all of your questions and more…
With years of experience in dealing with the creative marketing and advertising of properties, alongside our vast knowledge of the property industry – Next Chapter will make it a stress free move.
Our step by step guide to selling is here to answer all of your questions and more…
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Sell Using A Fairer Fee
Sell Using A Fairer Fee
Our vision
We're changing Estate Agency! Next Chapter's vision is to create new kind of Estate Agency, based on modern values in an old fashioned industry.
On top of this, we wanted to create something design led, inspiring and personal to you!
Fees from 1% incl. VAT
Our packages start from as low as 1% INCLUDING VAT (minimum fees may apply)
We believe in honesty and complete transparency.Check out what each of our Bronze, Silver and Gold services have to offer in the 'Fairer Fees' section of the website.
Next Chapter have no doubt that you'll be impressed with our 5 star google rated service and we hope that you're even more impressed with our complete transparency with our fees.
Let us prove to you what we're capabable of.
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Get a Valuation
Get a Valuation
If you're thinking of selling your property be sure to get in touch with us. You can register your details for a valuation on our website, by following the Get a Valuation link in our Menu, or you can call us on 01277 500 396.
We're also contactable by email, so why not drop us a line at, contact@nextchapterhomes.com
Get a valuation now!
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What’s Yours Worth
What’s Yours Worth
If you put your property up for too much money, you’ll be sat on the market for months! On top of that, you also risk losing that initial impact that a new listing has on potential buyers. That's why honesty is crucial!
Next Chapter will be honest in our advice when trying to pitch that perfect price, with years of experience and local knowledge. We won't over inflate the price of your property to flatter you or to get you signed into a lengthy contract!
Research shows that the first 2 weeks of marketing your home is the most important - as this is the time you will receive the most amount of interest! Let’s get it right the first time!
Next Chapter will carry out extensive research, offering you a comparable report detailing similar properties that have sold in your area and the length of time each property has been on the market. Don’t forget, it’s important to look at sold prices not just for sale prices!
Next Chapter’s Tip: Each property is different so they should be treated that way! There are various, creative ways of marketing the price of your home, get in touch to find out more.
Next Chapter - we pride ourselves on honest advice.
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Getting Ready to Market
Getting Ready to Market
Next Chapter will take you from house to home every step of the way!
What you'll need
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): To comply with current legislation an EPC must at least be ordered prior to the marketing of your home and failure to do so could result in a fine! Next Chapter can arrange for an independent company to sort this out for you, costs vary but contact us and we'll put you in touch.
If you think you already have an EPC, then it will be held at www.epcregister.com, check it out.
Floor Plans: Potential buyers like to visualise what the layout of their new home is going to look like. Floor plans are a great way of doing this and the amount of viewings on your property generally increases when you have a floor plan, so it’s highly recommended. Next Chapter will happily organise a floor plan for you, contact us for a price.
Photographs: Next Chapter are excited to be working exclusively with the wonderful Linda Blacker. Linda will organise a date and time that is suitable to you, to come round to your property and work her magic. With Linda's photographs you are guaranteed to get noticed! Please note: An additional cost for Linda's photography applies. Contact us, for details.
I.D: Due to money laundering purposes and to comply with current legislation, we require photo ID and proof of address. A new style driving license or passport and a recent utility bill/bank statement is sufficient.
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Artistic Photographs
Artistic Photographs
Estate Agents aren't photographers and they should stop trying to be!
One of the biggest mistakes Estate Agents make is trying to do the photographs themselves! Estate Agents aren't photographers and they should stop trying to be! It is so easy to dismiss a property based on bad photographs. Buyers decide in a matter of seconds whether they think your home is worth viewing, so it's crucial your home leaves an immediate impression!
Seeing things differently!
It's important to us that your home is captured in the most unique way possible and so we decided, quite early on not to use a typical property photographer, or let ourselves take hold of the camera. Instead we wanted to leave it to an artist, afterall good photography is an art form!
Linda Blacker exclusively yours!
Next Chapter are excited to announce that Linda Blacker will now be working exclusively with Next Chapter! You only have to see her work to know that Linda Blacker will capture the highest quality imagery for your property. Like the images on our website, Linda's images will be eye catching, beautiful and will expose your house to its true potential.
Artistic photography
Linda's rare artistic style is beginning to forge a powerful and prominent pathway in the photographic industry, her work is truly varied and in many respects extremely emotive - and let's not forget that for most of us selling our home can be quite an emotional experience. Let Linda transport buyers into your home, making sure you stand out from the competition. Our photographs will find you the right buyer, at the right price, in the shortest time possible!
Let your home get noticed with Linda Blacker - unique and exclusive to Next Chapter.
You can like Linda's facebook page by following the link below;
Linda Blacker ALUK
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Bringing Your Home to Life
Bringing Your Home to Life
You and your property
Next Chapter appreciates that each property is unique, with its own character based on the owner that lives there.
Our job is to match the right buyers to the right property and part of that process involves finding out what YOU like about the place.
What made you first buy the property? What do you love about it? Why are you moving? What will you miss? Asking these questions will help in making sure your home is described with the personality it deserves.
Creative property descriptions
Next Chapter will offer creative descriptions which will bring your home to life, alongside artistic photographs from our local photographer and a bespoke marketing strategy.
Next Chapter will find you the best buyer, at the best price, in the shortest space of time.
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The Marketing Begins
The Marketing Begins
The importance of exceptional advertising
Exceptional advertising is the most important part of Next Chapter's job - it's how we plan on finding you the right buyer at the right price. The truth is, if your home is not advertised in all the right places, in exactly the right way, then you run the risk of buyers losing interest. First impressions count! So let’s get it right.
At Next Chapter, we pride ourselves on our exceptional advertising and, with that in mind, we have created an entirely bespoke website, unique 'For Sale' boards, bespoke newspaper adverts and stunning property brochures - offering you a truly unique marketing experience!
Where do we advertise?
Next Chapter advertises on all the main property portals; Rightmove, Zoopla and Primelocation as well as our award winning website! We also advertise on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, creating bespoke social media adverts for our clients to target the right audience.
With Next Chapter you never have to worry, we always make sure your home receives the best coverage possible.
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Viewings
Viewings
Next Chapter understands that you want to get the place sold, so do we! Next Chapter are also aware that you have a life to lead, that’s why we’ve created ‘Your Next Chapter’ bespoke to you, it works around you, your schedule, your family, your time.
Communication, communication, communication
Next Chapter will call and email you before arranging any viewings and will never turn up unannounced, if you prefer one or the other just let us know! You deal with one person, we deal with everything else. It’s our job!
Next Chapter’s Tip: Buyers often find it easier to see themselves living in a property when the current owners aren’t present. Although if you don’t mind doing the viewings then that’s fine too.
Next Chapter will give you feedback whether positive or negative within 24 hours of a viewing. If a potential buyer has viewed your home of course you’d like to know what they thought! We promise to email you or call you the next working day!
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Agreeing the Sale
Agreeing the Sale
Getting you the best possible price
So we’ve found you a potential buyer! Now it's time for Next Chapter to do all of the negotiating. Our commitment, our job and our service is always to achieve the best possible price for you, at all times - but agreeing a sale is not the only part of what we do.
Screening potential buyers
Next Chapter will seek to qualify any prospective buyers’ financial situations, making sure that not only do they WANT to purchase your home, but that they are ABLE to purchase your home. Next Chapter will ask to see proof of deposit monies and an agreement in principle (AIP) if they require a mortgage. If they're buying cash, then we make sure we see proof of immediate funds.
Keeping chains on track
Next Chapter have years of experience in juggling long and complicated chains. We will check every part of a chain meticulously, regardless of its complexity. We make sure we find out every last bit of information, including whether other Estate Agents have checked their buyers' finances, if a survey has been done? Have solicitors been instructed?
If we are not 100% happy with the answers, or the chain, then we will do everything within our power to get things moving or we'll be sure to advise you accordingly.
We're happy with the buyer!
Once we're happy with a buyer we will require solicitor details from both you and your buyer. We will then send out what’s called a sales memorandum to all parties.
Next Chapter’s Tip: Don’t skimp on solicitors!
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Keeping the Sale On Course
Keeping the Sale On Course
With an average exchange and completion taking 3 months, it’s important to keep on top of your sale from the beginning.
Next Chapter will keep you informed every step of the way.
Things don’t always run smoothly, but that’s why with Next Chapter's experience and local knowledge, we'll keep on top of any issues that may arise and resolve things as quickly and efficiently as possible. We're great at resolving issues before they've even arisen!
Common issues
Common issues that may come up are usually problems with surveys, deeds, or people simply changing their minds.
Next Chapter will make sure your sale is kept on course, working hard to find solutions to any potential problems, as quickly and efficiently as possible. We’ll use our expertise in sales chasing to get the job done. If we’re not worried then you shouldn’t be.
In some case, if things run smoothly and all parties throughout the chain work together, then an exchange of contracts is also possible within 28 days.
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Moving
Moving
Congratulations! It's time to start your Next Chapter!
Moving shouldn't be stressful!
If you’ve made the right choice in both Estate Agent and solicitor, moving shouldn't be stressful.
When choosing Next Chapter to represent you and your sale, you won't have to worry. You deal with one person and we'll deal with everything else - we're here every step of the way.
There's normally a minimum of 5 days between exchange and completion but lots of people leave between 1 – 2 weeks in order to organise their bills, post, packing, and removals etc.
Next Chapter will only authorise release of keys upon confirmation from your solicitor that all monies have been received, once this has happened you have officially moved!
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Next Chapter’s Aftercare
Next Chapter’s Aftercare
Just because you’ve moved doesn’t mean that we never want to hear from you again, if you ever need any help or advice that is property related then get in touch!
Next Chapter - we’re your own personal estate agent.