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Q What is Buyfromtheowner.co.uk?
A Buyfromtheowner.co.uk is a brand new, state-of-the-art, flexible on-line estate agency. We cleverly provide the on-line and local marketing that is a hallmark of the traditional estate agent’s service but without the bits that most sellers do not need or want to pay for. It is this flexible and cost effective approach that property sellers want and that is why a growing number of savvy people are choosing us to help them sell their property.
Q What products / services do you offer?
A Buyfromtheowner.co.uk offers 3 package options to help you sell your home, your way. Each package provides high performance property marketing at great value for money. All you pay is a single, up-front fee which allows you to advertise your property until sold. The only other decision you need to make is whether you order one of our For-Sale boards.
Q How much can I save by selling my property with Buyfromtheowner.co.uk?
A Buyfromtheowner.co.uk offers the perfect solution to effectively promoting your property, anywhere in the UK, whilst saving you a considerable amount of money on traditional estate agent fees. See how much you could save by using us to help sell your property.
Q What are the benefits of selling my property with Buyfromtheowner.co.uk?
A Answering this question is simple. We save you money selling your property. We provide a highly reliable property promotion service. We put you in control 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Q How do I sell my property with the help of Buyfromtheowner.co.uk?
A Simply follow these steps:
1. Advertise your property with Buyfromtheowner.co.uk
2. We then provide you with a professional valuation for your property
3. If you wish to, adjust your asking price based upon the valuation
4. Show your property to prospective purchasers
5. Agree a price directly with prospective purchaser
6. Advise your solicitor the name and address of the purchaser, their solicitor, the agreed price and any items that you are including in the sale (such as carpets or curtains, for example)
7. Await exchange of contracts and completion by remaining in contact with your solicitor.
Q Can I get a ‘For Sale’ style board?
A You can order a high-quality, custom made ‘Buyfromtheowner.co.uk' or-Sale board for the cost of £45 (including VAT). The board is still an integral part of the property sales process and offers a way to address the local and non-internet market. Customers are given the option of ordering a sales board when they set up their advert with us. These boards can be ordered with any of our three package options. Click here to view an example sales board.
Q How do I value my property?
A For our Standard and Standard-Plus advertising packages, we recommend professional on-line property valuations via our Housing Intelligence partner, Hometrack. If you would prefer to estimate the value of your property with the aid of a free price index guide, simply enter your postcode into the free price tool available at Rightmove. By looking at the sold prices of other similar properties in your street or area, you are often able to get a very good feel for the value of your property. Of course, it is entirely up to you how much you market your property for - although in the interests of selling your property, it is imperative that you value your property realistically. If you buy our Premier advertising package, we will carry out a professional valuation of your property.
Q Will my personal details be safe?
A Buyfromtheowner.co.uk uses the latest servers, with advanced intrusion protections systems. Our payment systems utilise world-class encryption techniques and card details are stored on secure servers that are inaccessible by the internet.
Q Is there any discount for listing more than one property at the same time?
A Yes. Multiple listings from 2 – 5 attract a discount of 15% off the advertised price. 6 – 10 attract a discount of 20% and 11-25 listings attract a discount of 30%. 26+ listings attract a discount of 40%. Discounts are made against the total amount spent. To claim your discount, please email us. Discount monies will be sent to you by cheque once payment for advertising has cleared.
Q Do I need a Home Information Pack (HIP)?
A All properties newly marketed after 14th December 2007 need a HIP. For detailed information on HIPs, please click here.
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Updated: 22 June 2009
