Selling with cunninghams property

We have a strong ethos of establishing relationships built on trust.  This is, quite simply, the very foundation for our success – and yours.  Over the years, we have developed clear and defined processes to achieve outstanding sales results and excellent outcomes for our clients.  We ensure that every person involved in a sales transaction has an experience with us that is valuable and rewarding. 

We have many, many happy clients from over the past twenty years and Cunninghams have won numerous awards during this time.  We have consistently delivered, based on ‘The Cunninghams Way’ – the way we do business.   We are the market leader in our local area and our results are testament to this. 

There are few key reasons why this approach works.  You are central to everything we do.  We give you forthright opinions always and we operate with integrity naturally.  We’re proactive and we believe our communication with you is key.  We share our strengths across our entire team to ensure you get the best of everything we have to offer.  Our marketing and showcasing of your property is second to none.  We leverage technology to gain full advantage of what this can offer to our vendors and our buyers.  We have proven negotiation strategies.  It’s worked for us, time and time and time again. 

We’d love to work with you and sell your property.  But take a look around our website; see what others have to say.  Our clients are our most respected judges and we’d like you to be our next.

For whatever reason, you’ve made the decision.  That’s half the stress over – really!  Now  is the time to get down to pure practicalities and prepare your home for sale.  Regardless of who you choose to sell your property, there are always some fundamentals you need to put in place to ensure your home is positioned the very best way it can be.

Timing is one thing and it’s also given a lot more ‘air-time’ than is needed.    First and foremost, timing depends on YOU.  When you are ready to sell is the key determinant here.  There are certainly seasons where your home may look and feel ‘better’ but in traditionally quieter months (Winter) you have less competition and still the same demand.  Real buyers don’t hibernate.  So be guided by what you need and your agent will work around that.

Of course, how your home is presented at any time is crucial.  There’s a few simply things that you can do to assist here.  De-cluttering is crucial – not just what people see, but inside your cupboards – people will look!  Get any minor repairs done.  Make sure all your lights work, give your gardens a spruce and mulch, even consider a lick of paint.  And when it gets down open days, you’ll be ready. 

You know your house and your street better than anyone.  Tell your agent about all reasons why you love living there – it’s infectious!

There's a few simple things you can do to ensure your home is looking it's very best on open day. 

Street appeal:

ensure your home appears newly painted, pressure wash, fresh mulch on your garden beds

At the front door:

plants and new door mat provide a great welcome

Well, you've probably done the hard yards in preparing your home for sale.  But here's a few tips to ensure your home looks it very best on open day. 

Spring clean:  

de-cluttering makes your home feel instantly bigger

Use light:

create light and breeze throughout and use lighting for more effect

Fresh flowers:

make your property smell and look great

Bedrooms and bathrooms:

use accessories and look like your are expecting someone

Mood:

play music and consider the very best time to present

To get your house ready for sale, there's a few things that you will need get the ball rolling on.

You'll need a section 149 certificate from your local Council. As your agent we can organise this, or your solicitor may organise it on your behalf. 

And obviously you'll need your solicitor to prepare a Contract for Sale.  They'll know what to do, and if you have any queries, we can always assist.

For your own benefit, it's always worthwhile to let your bank or mortgage broker know that you are selling your property and keep them in the loop about your immediate plans. 

And of course, we're always here to help.