Sell Your Home

Buying, selling or extending a home is one of the most exciting things you'll ever do it's also one of the biggest financial commitments you'll make. More than ever before, property means big money - your money. It will pay you to seek the best advice possible from professional experts who really know what they are talking about.

You can do no better than accept 'a helping hand' from the RICS. Choosing the right estate agent to sell your property is the absolute key to a smooth transaction.
Many vendors don't pay sufficient attention to getting this right. Finding a local agent with a real understanding of the housing market is not always easy. The RICS recommends you use an RICS member firm. The domestic property selling industry is unregulated - just about anyone can set up in business.

RICS members are unique - they are regulated. In other words, they are qualified to offer the advice they do, they have to follow a strict code of conduct and their terms of business will be fair and clear.

Birt & Co are members of the RICS with the Principal of the firm being a Chartered Surveyor.

We can give you clear, impartial and expert advice

• We will act in your best interest
• We are tightly regulated and have strict codes of conduct to protect you - including proper insurance
• You are further protected by our complaints service through the RICS, as well as the Ombudsmsan for Estate Agents should any thing go wrong.
• We offer free valuation for sale advice. We appreciate that many vendors will seek advice from several different agents, but it is important to bear the following in mind as recommended by the RICS.
  • When getting valuations from different agents - bear in mind the highest valuation may not be the most realistic
  • Check their terms and conditions - charges may vary;
  • Find out exactly what you are paying for - how the agent will advertise your property, and where you may be able to negotiate fees, although most agents charge a standard fee based on a percentage of the selling price.
    (We would advise against very low fees as the agent will have less motivation to sell your property quickly and for the best price - which means you could actually lose money);
  • Agree a minimum selling time. If you are happy with the service, you can always extend it - and if you are not, you can change agents when the time is up;
  • Last but not least, try and choose an agent you like - selling a house can be a long process, so it is important you get on.

To start the whole process just give us a ring or drop into the office and we will be pleased to make an appointment to come out to your property to give you professional advice on the sale of your home, including advice on the best method of sale and any works that can be done to improve your property for sale.

Contact us for more information