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Even if you have not found your perfect property yet, you know that you don’t want your move to be a long-drawn-out affair. Having the right team in place to guide you really does make a big difference. So, here’s a few things to bear in mind that could help to speed up the sale of your home.

Create killer kerb appeal

From windows to weed-free paths and a nicely presented front door, your home’s kerb appeal is the face of your home. It’s most likely the first thing your potential buyer will see online and in person. Check the guttering, mow the lawn, and give that area of your home a good brush. It’s often the combined effect of these basics that makes the biggest impact. Don’t forget your garden and other outdoor spaces; they are just as important as any other room in the house.

Good first impressions matter

Making your home look pretty is a sure fire way to attract buyers. Arranging furniture in a way that creates a feeling of space will make it more appealing to buyers. Clean, decluttered spaces with small elements of staging show your home’s features off in the best possible light. Set the scene by dressing your home and setting the table nicely or arranging cushions on beds but remember to be subtle.

Ask for the right asking price

Homes that are set at the right price will sell more quickly than homes that need to be reduced later. Consulting Richard Kendall Estate Agent at the valuation stage so that you can get the price right in the first place is important. That said, the market is in a good place and many buyers are achieving their asking prices, so leaving room for a little negotiation is not a bad thing.

Choose the right conveyancer

One of the biggest delays in sales completions can be caused by waiting for your conveyancer or that of your buyers’. Before you move, try and find a good conveyancer; they will handle the legal process of buying your home. While this can take time, some are far more efficient than others. At Richard Kendall Estate Agent, we work with a trusted panel of local solicitors and can provide guidance and recommendations tailored to your needs.

Place importance on your paperwork

Gas certificates, building control certificates, EPC ratings—any paperwork that you need to progress your sale should be close to hand. Not having the right documentation can slow your home sale or, worse still, put buyers off. If more than one home sale slows in the chain, then delays become compounded. So, it pays to be organised.

Make your home appealing to cash buyers

Whether you are selling to a cash buyer or a buyer who is taking out a mortgage to buy your home, addressing structural issues or repairs can be beneficial. If you are interested in selling as quickly as possible, then pricing your home to make it appealing to cash buyers could significantly speed up your sale.

Communication is key

Finding a good agent, such as Richard Kendall Estate Agent and keeping in touch throughout the selling process will give you a heads up on how best to prepare for the expected and the unexpected. We are able to advise you on preparing your home and can introduce it to buyers from a wide database. We can also recommend good conveyancers, mortgage advisors, and other property professionals that could help speed up your sale.

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Latest Properties

Earls Chase, Pontefract

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**NO CHAIN** A detached house with good size and modern kitchen diner, having modern bathroom and en suite to bedroom one. Having three first floor bedrooms, driveway, GARAGE and garden.EPC rating C75

Staincliffe Crescent, Dewsbury

£140,000

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A two bedroom semi detached house with TWO RECEPTION ROOMS, an enclosed rear garden, off road parking to the front and is in need of a degree of modernisation. In a cul-de-sac location.Awaiting EPC rating

Cowdry Close, Dewsbury

£325,000

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*NO CHAIN & VACANT POSSESSION* A SPACIOUS three bedroom detached bungalow on a generous plot with double garage and landscaped gardens. VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE. EPC rating D67.

Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield

£285,000

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Situated in Walton is this THREE bedroom semi detached property benefitting from SPACIOUS reception rooms and off street PARKING. VIEWING ESSENTIAL. EPC rating D57.

What Our Customers Say...

Fantastic service Very productive in a market that is difficult and stressful. Helpful and always keeping you up to date with great advice in the process. John 09/06/2025
Wonderful, friendly service from Francesca and the team. Thankyou for making the whole experience from viewing to signing up and getting the keys a 5 Star service. Susan 09/06/2025
Both Donna & Joanne did a wonderful job for me & kept me informed every step of the way. Thank you both. Marilyn 09/06/2025
Roger Hall visited us and gave us a valuation in October, after reviewing other estate agents we agreed to go ahead with Richard Kendall a week later. In the space of just 15 days we had an offer we had accepted on our property. We were buying a new build property with a long lead time (6 months), and Richard Kendall were fantastic in ensuring our prospective buyers (and anyone else in the chain) knew of the situation. I can't fault the speed or communication of the team, particularly Karen Dawson who helped us at every step. Andrew 09/06/2025
Excellent service and very professional. Mandy kept me informed and was very helpful throughout my sale with regular updates , always very happy and honest and it was a pleasure to have Mandy as my negotiator . I will definitely recommend Richard Kendall. David 09/06/2025
We’ve just sold a property with Richard Kendall and couldn’t be happier with the excellent service received from Lucy and the team. Their professionalism and communication throughout was spot on and made the whole process much less stressful. We were also really impressed with their marketing of the property which resulted in lots of viewings, offers and the sale price we wanted. We actually moved to Richard Kendall from another local agent and couldn’t believe the difference in all aspects of the process. Brilliant from start to finish, can’t recommend Lucy and the team highly enough. Lydia 09/06/2025
The entire process of selling my parents' property during a difficult time was handled with exemplary care and professionalism. Amanda and the team at the Wakefield office were fantastic throughout. Their attention to detail, clear communication, and supportive approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate. Special thanks again to Amanda, Andy and Donna for their invaluable input and assistance. Their expertise and dedication truly stood out. I highly recommend this team for anyone seeking a smooth and supportive property sale experience. Ben 09/06/2025
We sold out flat through Richard Kendall, working mainly with Karen Marijewko and we could not have had a better experience than we did. Karen kept in touch through the full process without any prompting required, she was so supportive and helpful! We really couldn’t have asked for more from the agency in general but especially from Karen. The process wasn’t the smoothest but Karen helped move it along and always kept us in mind to get us the best experience, we are so grateful for everything Karen has done for us! Sarah & Warren 09/06/2025
The support that Liz from the Wakefield office, gave at this time is unmeasurable. Many thanks for going above and beyond and endeavouring to get our sale over the line. Ricahrd 09/06/2025

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