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Frequently
Asked Questions
How
does MoveInDirect sell my property?
Do I
need a Home Information Pack?
Can I advertise with MoveInDirect as well
as
using an estate agent?
How do I
decide the marketing price for my property?
Is it
difficult to prepare property details?
How do I
get photographs on my advert?
How do
buyers contact sellers?
Do you
offer advertising in the local press?
What
happens when a buyer makes an offer?
How do
I get my property included on the website?
How does MoveInDirect sell my property?
MoveInDirect
provide you with the tools to sell
your own property. We are not estate agents, we do not take a
percentage of YOUR sale price, but we can provide many facilities that
estate agents offer at a fraction of the cost to you. We can supply you
with online marketing, a For Sale board, an extensive mailing list of
potential buyers and advertising in your local newspaper's property
guide.
With packages starting
at just
£29, we can put you
in touch with potential buyers.
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Do
I need a Home Information Pack (HIP)?
No. From 21st May 2010, properties do not require a HIP to
sell. Properties do still require an Energy Performance
Certificate (EPC), containing advice on
how to cut carbon emissions and fuel bills. You can obtain a
EPC
through a specialist provider or your solicitor can put you in touch
with an assessor. An EPC should cost between
£50-£100. Help and advice is available
online
see http://www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/
for
more information.
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Can I advertise with MoveInDirect as well as
using an estate agent?
Yes, although we would advise you to try MoveInDirect first. MoveInDirect is not an estate agent. We do
not interfere with
negotiations and we do not benefit from the proceeds of your sale. By
advertising your property with MoveInDirect you are
increasing the
marketing exposure of your property,
not instructing another agent.
If you have already signed a contract with an agent, you can advertise
with us at the same time.
For further
information, contact the Office
of Fair Trading.
If you are unhappy with your estate agent
and
have been on the market for longer than the minimum term of your
contract, then cancel your contract with your agent.
MoveInDirect
can help you sell your home without you
needing to use an estate agent.
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How do I decide the marketing price for my
property?
A property is only worth what someone will pay for it. The price an
estate agent suggests is not the value of your property, they merely
suggest an asking price. Only a qualified surveyor can give you a true
valuation. The price an estate agent suggests could be influenced by
their sales objectives. They may overprice your property, to flatter
you and ultimately get the sale. Pricing your property too high can be
a false economy, it is much better to set a realistic asking price, get
a number of buyers interested and let them push the sale price up, than
have nobody even look round. You may even have some agents under price
your property, to get a quick sale and their commission faster. You
must remember estate agents are salespeople.
The best way to decide an asking price is to research what other
similar houses have sold for. There are a number of websites available
offering data on house prices (such as www.ourproperty.co.uk
or www.houseprices.co.uk)
. Talk to neighbours, they may have recently remortgaged their
property, a surveyor would have professionally valued their property.
If you are still unsure, then ask an estate agent for a "free
valuation".
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Is it difficult to prepare property details?
No. The
format
of MoveInDirect's property adverts is very simple. You know your
property better than any estate agent; you know what its best features
are. Look at other properties online for ideas. We can take care of the
design. All we need from you is a brief description, a list of rooms
(preferably with dimensions) and photos. If you prefer, for
just
£25, MoveInDirect staff can visit your home and
professionally
prepare your property details, including room dimensions and
photography, for you.
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How do I get photographs on my advert?
Easy. If you
have got digital
copies of your photographs, simply attach them to an email to us and
we'll upload them to your advert. If you haven't got digital
copies of you photographs, you have two options: take photos with your
regular camera, and post them to us, we'll scan them and add them to
your advert (for just £10 for up to nine
photos). For £25, we will
arrange for MoveInDirect staff to professionally prepare your complete
property advert for you, including description and photography.
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How do buyers contact sellers?
When you place your
advert you have the option to include contact details. It is your
decision what details to publish. You can include personal telephone
numbers and/or email addresses, so buyers contact you directly for
information or to arrange viewings. This
is often much quicker and simpler than using an estate agent to act as
your secretary.
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Do you offer advertising in the local press?
Yes,
although many of our properties sell without
needing to advertise in the press. MoveInDirect
advertise in property guides across Yorkshire. Click
here
for a list of available publications.
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What happens when a buyer makes an offer?
The
procedure is exactly the same as when you sell
your home privately or with an agent. You make the decision whether to
accept or reject the offer. An estate agent has no legal function.
SUGGESTION: If you are not confident in negotiating your sale price,
you may find it helpful to ask a friend or relative to mediate at this
point, or simply ask for prospective buyers to put figures in writing.
Once you have agreed a
sale price, you then pass the
information on to your solicitor and the buyer's solicitor. Your
solicitors will then take control of the sale. Also, let us
know,
so we can update the website.
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How do I get my property included on the
website?
Registering
your property with MoveInDirect is
simple.
Simply email us your property details and
photographs. For
just £25, a member of the MoveInDirect team can prepare your
property advert for you, simply give us a call or send us an email and
this can be arranged.
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