Step 2 - Prepare Your Property

• Preparing your property is important for achieving that private property sale as first impressions will always count. To attract potential buyers your home will need to be in good condition, if your property is well maintained then that's great, if not then you should fix any repairs, perhaps tidy up your garden or maybe your property needs a re-paint. Inside your home you should seek a clutter free environment and also a less personalised one. Make sure the potential buyer can feel themselves living in the property, remember a well maintained property will always sell far easier.

Step 3 - Set Your Asking Price

• It is important to set a realistic asking price to gain maximum interest in your private property sale. There are many ways to set your asking price, see other properties for sale in your area or check the local newspaper property section and compare property values, you might like to view the Land Registry Website where you can obtain a general price guide on their House Price Index.

Step 4 - Arrange Your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

• As a home seller you will need to arrange an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This must be produced by the seller within 28 days of putting your home on the property market. For additional information see our EPC Page.

Step 5 - About Your Property.

• You will need to build an overall picture of your property asking yourself the following questions. What type of property do I have for sale? When was the property built? Is the property freehold or leasehold? If it is leasehold how many years remain on the lease and are there any service charges. What council tax band is the property in? What type of heating does the property have? Does the property have a water meter? Is the property in a chain? You will need to list the properties additional features i.e. a fireplace, en-suite, conservatory, double glazing, garage, off road parking and is the property close to amenities i.e. schools, shops, bus routes, railway station or maybe a tube station. All this detailed information will help to sell your property.

Step 6 - Three Stages to Successfully Marketing Your Property Privately.

To successfully market your property privately you will need to complete the following three requirements.

1. A Brief Description - The brief description should be a general overview of your property about three written lines in total.



2. A Detailed Description - This will require you to write a full description of your property. You will need to describe the interior, start on the ground floor and work around the property, include upper levels giving all room dimensions. The rooms may have some special features, such as a fireplace, fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes or a recently fitted bathroom, you may like to add these to enhance your property description. Then continue with the outside, the property may have a garden, you could list any features, such as a greenhouse, shed, patio or a swimming pool. Does the property have a garage or maybe off road parking this could also be included. You can find many examples listed on our buying pages.



3. Property Photographs - You should then take photographs of your property, showing the property at its best. Choose the rooms you wish to photograph making sure the room is tidy and not cluttered, a bright airy room will look far better. It is most important to include a front view of your property, preferably taken on a nice sunny day. You can select up to 10 photographs. You can include photographs of outside gardens, even sea or country views. Remember to build an overall photographic picture of your property.

Please make sure the information you provide is completely accurate and is not misleading. It is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the information you submit.