Pre-Sale Advice

Choose an agent that’s passionate about their work and has genuine Country House & Rural property knowledge. The market is particularly tricky and 2025 will require all of the Estate Agents tool kit and experience to get sales agreed and across the line with Solicitors and Brokers. Choose an Agent that genuinely understands the market and can offer knowledgeable pre-sales advice.

Talk to the Agent and ensure you are confident in their abilities and approach. Ask for comparable sales locally and ensure they listen. Communication is key, many agents give you no feedback. Don’t be influenced by just low commission rates alone, agents who can’t negotiate a fair fee are never going to be able to negotiate the BEST PRICE on your BIGGEST ASSET. A good Agent will obtain the best price possible for your property and cover there fee many times over as minimising the stress of a typical sale.

William’s Top Ten Tips (2025 Pre-sales Advice)

�� Present the Property in the best way - de clutter. Key - Think about lotting & timing of sale.

�� Approach three experienced agents to obtain a pre Sale Valuation.

�� Iron out any problems before marketing - Ensure Property is registered and all planning consents/ building regulations are valid & you own what your selling!

�� Ensure you know every fine detail of the Property - Covenants / Easements/ Rights of way. Know the boundaries. 

�� If appropriate do a Pre App planning application so you and your Agent know the planning potential to maximise value. Estimate £500-800+ Vat

�� Your agent will draw up a marketing plan.  Use photographs, Floor & Sale plans and location plans to show off your property in the best way.

�� Appoint the best & most on-the-ball Conveyancing Solicitor you can find: Take advice from your agent - FG know the good ones!

�� Consider obtaining searches prior to marketing so you can address any problems and speed up the selling process. “Best £400 you will spend!”

�� If appropriate prepare a full legal pack prior to marketing “treat sale like a bed sheet iron out wrinkles”.

�� Consider taking out an Indemnity Insurance for “wrinkles” that can’t be quickly resolved.

�� Appoint Fox Grant to handle the sale �� We are good at finding the buyers that other agents can’t!

You only get one chance to make a first impression with buyers so ensure you and your Agent make the most of this. The key in my our opinion is picking a guide that is bang on the button  and will attract high footfall and multiples offers to help drive the price to premium levels and give you a CHOICE OF BUYER which ensure you and your agent are in control of the sale – not the other way around.  WFG ��