Successfully selling homes within Colliers Wood, Wimbledon & Tooting

Moving sales fast

A dedicated move management team

It is an unfortunate fact that one in four sales in the UK fail to complete. But we continue to take action to reduce that figure. Whilst many agents don't have this facility, we have a team of dedicated Move Managers covering our branch network. Their commitment is to move the sale on to a quick conclusion. Experienced in both the legal process and customer service, these office-based managers offer one of the facets of our service which is most highly regarded by our clients.

Statistics show the innovation has managed to reduce the time a sale takes to progress from 'under offer' to a successful exchange of contracts, a tremendous benefit to our clients.

Useful and time saving pointers

• Instruct your solicitor early on so they can begin some of the procedures and prepare some of the documentation - it saves valuable time once a buyer has been found for your home. Not got a solicitor? We can appoint one to act for you.
• Advise your solicitor of your mortgage account number and name of your mortgage lender so they can obtain the deeds in advance; this can save, literally, weeks at a later stage.
• Complete the fixtures and fittings enquiry form provided and return it to your solicitor.
• If the property is jointly owned, both parties need to agree to it being sold and that the price is acceptable. Your solicitor will need to know the details of any agreements that you have.
• If the property you are selling is a flat or leasehold you will need to ensure that your ground rent and management service charges are up to date.

Call 0208 544 0800 for a free valuation or email sales@gibbsproperty.com

Valuation

Getting the price right

In a stable or declining market, an overpriced property simply will not sell; there are too many other homes with similar benefits which are more competitively priced.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if home-owners could set the price for their own homes? They would simply add up the original cost, plus any improvements and add an appropriate profit.

Maybe the estate agent could determine the price in consultation with the owner? However, the fact is that neither the owner's investment, nor their economic conditions and desires, nor the estate agent's opinion has anything to do with the market value of a home. Ultimately it is the buyer who sets the price; as until a buyer commits to purchase at a specific price, the value of a home remains undetermined.

Whilst it is the buyer who determines the selling price, it is the owner, in consultation with the estate agent, who sets the asking price.

Marketing Your Home With Technology

Selling your home via the internet
E-mail updates the minute a property goes live

Over 80% of buyers are updated via e-mail about latest listed homes as they become available. So, when we sell your property, details reach our database of applicants in record time, often within 3hrs hours of the property coming onto the market.

Virtual Tours and floorplans

Virtual Tours and floorplans of most properties are available to view on the Gibbs website. These save time and inconvenience for you and your potential buyers. Our research shows that homes with Virtual Tours produce high quality viewings, which can result in significantly less people needing to be shown your home before a sale is achieved. Our office be able to provide full details for you including a live demonstration. Better people providing the best service Our biggest asset is our staff. Gibbs attracts and selects the best in the business and employs more staff to be at your service. This ensures that we respond to your needs as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our teams are highly trained professionals whose local knowledge and expertise ensure the service you receive is of the highest standard.

"GIBBS virtual tours are superb. We'd toured around the apartment and fell in love with it long before we viewed to make our offer"

Assisting Company Movers

A significant proportion of all house moves in the UK are transactions as a result of a job related relocation. Gibbs has links with the personnel departments of many large, local companies as well as to all the UK's major relocation companies These companies relocate employees in and out of our area.

How can this help sell your home?

Buyers on a company move are normally highly motivated, professional people often with the resources and backing of their employer.

How to present your property

When you come to sell your home, remember that presentation is paramount, it is worth remembering a few basic facts about the way you present your home. Imagine that you are visiting your property for the first time. Think about what you would like to see; this will give you a good idea from a buyers' perspective.

Property viewings

Greet your prospective buyers with a smile and talk about the positive aspects of your home. Don't rush people; show them round and then give them the opportunity to browse and discuss alone. Do be prepared to be asked where, when and why you are moving, and try to answer as positively as possible. If you are in any doubt, allow your Gibbs representative to do the talking, especially when it comes to the sales negotiations. Remember - that is what we are trained and experienced in doing!

Helpful information - Stamp Duty

At time of publication the statutory Stamp Duty thresholds payable on the purchase of all properties in the UK are;

• 0% on purchase prices up to £125,000
• 1% on purchase prices of £125,001 - £250,000
• 3% on purchase prices of £250,001 - £500,000
• 4% on purchase prices of £500,001 and over

Selling at AUCTION

Worried about falling property prices?
Have you had numerous sales fall through?
Looking for a quick sale?
Want no excuses?
Plus only 0.5% fees?

Gibbs have a dedicated auction department where an expert team look after clients who wish to take advantage of this efficient and increasingly popular way of selling residential and commercial property and land.

Those unfamiliar with the process may feel hesitant at the thought of selling at auction. Gibbs have a wealth of knowledge in the auction arena to help and support prospective sellers - and buyers for that matter. The auction team will discuss the initial suitability of a property and provide professional advice on all aspects of buying and selling by auction. They can be contacted on 0208 543 1111 and by email: sales@gibbsproperty.com