Clarity from the Start: Your Step-by-Step Home-Selling Timeline

Selling your home is more than just accepting an offer – it’s a process with several stages, each one important to getting the outcome you want. Understanding what happens, when, and why can make the journey smoother and less stressful, especially if it’s your first time or if it’s been a while.

Here’s a clear, step-by-step look at the typical selling timeline from the moment you invite an agent over to the day you hand over the keys.

1. Valuation and Setting the Price
It all starts with a market appraisal. Here at Richard Kendall, we will assess your property’s condition, layout and location, while reviewing recent local sales. This isn’t just about numbers – it’s about understanding what today’s buyers are looking for and how your home fits.
After the valuation, you will agree on a pricing strategy – this might mean marketing slightly below to drive competition or aiming higher if demand is strong.

2. Preparing Your Home for Sale
Presentation matters before your property hits the market. This may include decluttering, a bit of touch-up painting, and small fixes. We will often arrange professional photography and floorplans to make your listing stand out online. Tidy gardens, sparkling kitchens, and neutral spaces tend to get more clicks and more viewings. Check out on Instagram @rkea_photographer to see the quality of our photography.

3. Launching Your Property
Once your home is listed on portals like Rightmove and Zoopla, as well as our very own www.richardkendall.co.uk the first week is crucial. This is when you will get the most attention. Viewings are booked, feedback is gathered and you will start to get a sense of the market response.

4. Receiving and Negotiating Offers
Here at Richard Kendall, your personal Property Consultant will manage offers, verify buyers’ financial positions and help you assess not just the amount offered but also the strength of the buyer – are they chain-free? Mortgage-approved or cash?
Once a deal is agreed, you move to Sold Subject to Contract (SSTC).

5. Conveyancing and Surveys
After an offer is accepted, the legal process begins. You will instruct a solicitor to handle the paperwork, and the buyer will organise surveys and mortgage valuations. We will stay involved to help move things along and resolve any issues.

6. Exchange and Completion
Once contracts are exchanged, the sale becomes legally binding. A completion date is agreed. This is when you will vacate the property, hand over the keys, and funds are transferred.

A Smoother Move, With the Right Guide
Selling a home doesn’t need to be a guessing game. With the right support and clear steps in place, the process becomes less daunting and more manageable.

Ready to start your selling journey? Let us guide you from first step to sold.