Property to Sell FAQ

In truth the buyers will decide, but you can enhance your chances of getting the best deal possible, by preparing your property for the market.

Reid Estates will help you with this when we come to give you our free valuation.
Beware of the agent that over values in order to win the instruction.

You will have to reduce your price at a later date, normally to below where it should have been in order to get a sale and convince potential buyers there is nothing wrong with your property.

This depends entirely on the market conditions at the time and the type of property.
Flats and first time buyer properties tend to sell quickest. The middle market (£250,000 to £400,000) takes a bit longer.

The higher end or Country property can take longer depending on the demand, economy and how it is marketed.

Reid estates specialise in properties that are that bit different, unique, unusual, we have the expertise to market these and achieve better results than our competitors.

Once your property has sold you will require a conveyancer or solicitor to transfer the ownership from seller to buyer.

It is now law in Scotland. A property cannot be marketed for sale without a home report. Reid Estates can help you with this.

You want your property to sell quickly for the best possible price. Many agents charge upfront for marketing, photos, various services, then charge again if the property sells.Others will inflate the price of your property in order to “win the instruction”, then fail to sell because nobody will pay over the value. Then nobody wants a property that has been reduced in price, they think something is wrong with it or you are desperate to sell.

Either way you are not going to achieve the best price possible.
Make the best choice of agent at the start.
You want an honest valuation.

You want no upfront charges for services not delivered.
You want an agent that advertises your property, not spend your money advertising themselves to get more houses

You want an agent with a one off fee at the end, when you are totally satisfied that they have done the job promised. A fee agreed at the start.