Why Use Absolute Living?
We understand that vendors want both the best price for their property and an agent with the expertise to achieve completion quickly and efficiently.
Your property’s particulars will feature on the biggest national property portals, our modern mobile enabled responsive website and social media feeds.
We never lose sight of how important photography is to the marketing of the property. In many cases it’s the first thing a potential buyer will see when browsing properties online. We engage an external marketing company who provide us with professional photographers creating an album of brilliant images, floorplan and 360 degree tours.
New buyers are registering every day adding to our extensive database of eager applicants, qualified and ready to buy.
We are an independent agency focusing on building relationships through good communication and genuine impartial advice. We have low staff turnover who live locally guaranteeing a familiar face that puts you first keeping you up-to-date at all times.
In London’s dynamic market our experienced team give genuine valuations ensuring a timely sale at a great price and to a committed buyer.
We have an established list of recommended contacts for both legal and property services that are excellent but sensibly priced, critically important for a smooth sales process.
We have a good relationship with an experienced mortgage broker who qualifies all our potential buyers prior to them making an offer to guarantee their pedigree.
With an experienced local sales team, we have been operating in South West London since 2008
Our agents are experts in the dynamics and pace of the local market and are on hand to offer genuine property advice and ensure you are fully informed and supported to make the most of the current property market.
We provide an up to date, free, no obligation valuation of your property, which will take into consideration the area, demand, aspect and local market conditions.
Selling your property involves some important decisions about a hugely valuable asset. It also requires a great deal of hard work and organisation, so it really pays to talk to the right people from the outset. As one of London’s leading estate agents, we understand how a vendor can maximise the value of their property and how careful preparation can make the whole process run more smoothly. As members of The Property Ombudsman, we adhere to the industry codes of practice to ensure that your property transaction follows the latest regulations.
We understand how a vendor can maximise the value of their property. Our sales team hold a wealth of knowledge about the market, and will be able to show you recent sale prices for comparable properties in your area. They will also be able to provide you with area specific research, compiled with the help of Absolute Living research partners.
Our comprehensive marketing approach combines traditional and digital channels with thousands of active buyers registering with us every month. We ensure your property is presented professionally with expert property photography and development of floor plans. We can also commission EPCs on your behalf.
We provide a complete property service with complementary services to help make your property move as seamless as possible. This includes:
- RICS accredited chartered surveyors providing a variety of survey and valuation services
- A panel of independent law firms who are experts in the London property market and provide a fixed fee conveyancing service
How Much is Your Property Worth?
The first step to selling your home is to get an up to date property valuation. You should invite more than one estate agent to view the property; we would suggest three local agents. Absolute Living will provide a free, no obligation market appraisal based on a wealth of local knowledge and data to draw on when valuing your property.
Choose Your Estate Agent & Your Solicitor
When choosing your estate agent you should consider if they have plenty of experience, how much local insight they have, if they are able to effectively and proactively market your property, if they are affiliated to any professional or regulatory bodies and if they have a reputation for providing excellent customer service. At Absolute Living we consider these things to be essential when it comes to selling property successfully. Most estate agents are able to make a recommendation of which solicitor to use, but it’s also worth asking friends and family about their experiences and who they would recommend.
Property Viewings
We will always contact you prior to any viewings to find a convenient time; all viewings will always be accompanied.
For the first viewing we recommend you head out and allow the buyers to immerse themselves in a relaxed way, prospective buyers don’t really want you hovering over them while they’re trying to nose around. If they feel awkward, they’re much less likely to linger in your home and get the full impact of how great it is and how they’d very much they would like to buy it.
Interested parties who visit for a second viewing will want you to be in the house to ask about neighbours and information only you will know which will give them a feel from you and confidence in your property; this also makes them feel invested in the property by taking your time.
Receiving Offers
If you are using an estate agent to market your property then any interested parties must make an offer through them. If there is more than one interested party, we will keep you up to date with competing offers. You don’t have to choose the highest bidder; in fact, you should consider your aims and how this relates to the buyer’s situation. If you want to move quickly, a chain free first-time buyer, someone who has already sold their property, or a cash buyer may be preferable to a slightly higher bid. All offers will be put in writing as this is a legal duty and will of course be discussed on the phone or in person.
Accepting an Offer
Once the final offer has been accepted, we will contact your solicitor and the buyer’s solicitor who will draw up the agreement and work out any legal issues that arise. The buyer will also instruct their lender (if required) to value the property so they can finalise their mortgage offer. They may also commission a survey or homebuyer report at this point too; we aim to ensure a mortgage valuation within two weeks of the sale being agreed.
Exchanging Contracts & Completion
The exchanging of contracts is carried out on your behalf by your solicitor or conveyancer. It is when the sale of your home becomes legally binding and once the contracts have exchanged you can be fairly certain that the sale of your house will go through. You will also receive a preliminary deposit from the buyer at this point which you would be able to keep if they pulled out of the purchase however, you would also be liable for penalties or legal action if you pulled out of the sale. The completion date will be stated in the contracts and this is when the property will be transferred to the new owners. You must leave the property on this date and need to arrange for all of your belongings to be removed from the property, ready for the new occupants to arrive on the same day, once the final monies have been received. Keep in mind that completion days are almost always on a weekday to allow the banks and solicitors to arrange transfer of monies and complete other necessary legal or financial actions that would be impossible to do on a weekend.
Crack Open the Fizz!
Completion day can be stressful for all concerned, especially if you’re part of a chain, but as the final step in selling in your property it means you can take some time to celebrate.
Selfless Care
Small enough to care, big enough to deliver, independent and professional.
Maximum Marketing
We are always pushing the envelope to ensure your property is seen by as many applicants as technology allows. By utilising every option open to us to promote your property, we work hard to ensure it maximises its potential and therefore the price we achieve.
