Personal Service & Expert Knowledge
Here at Eckfords we pride ourselves on many years of experience and knowledge of the local housing market. If you are thinking about selling or letting out your property, it’s important that you get an accurate picture of what it is worth – allow us to share our knowledge with you and ensure that you are given a valuation that is honest, realistic and attainable.
We’ll work with you throughout the selling process, from providing a free property valuation to organising professional-quality photographs and right through to exchange and completion. We can also instruct an Energy Performance Certificate from one of the trusted contractors we work with and even help you find a mortgage.
How much is my house worth?
Thinking of selling or letting? Book a free, no obligation valuation with one of our expert valuers.
Are you ready to sell, or would you like a lettings valuation to see what rental income you could achieve for your property?
We will be pleased to attend your property to give you an accurate valuation, at a date and time convenient to you.
Hints & tips for getting your property ready for sale
Disassociate yourself from your property
- Try and view your property through a buyer’s eyes. Think of it not as ‘your home’ but as a product that is for sale and try and make your house look as neutral as possible.
- Try and make the mental detachment early that your house when it has sold will be someone else’s property and look towards the future.
- Choose an agent that will offer accompanied viewings as part of the service. The agent will not have the emotional attachment but the passion for making a sake and helping your move be a stress-free as possible.
De-clutter as much as possible
- If you view this process as giving yourself a ‘head-start’ when it comes to packing!
- Take on a room at a time and think back to making each part of the house seem neutral to potential buyers.
- Pack up any knickknacks or collectables, start removing books from full bookcases and make tidy as much off the kitchen worktops as is possible. You’ll be surprised at how much space appliances take up.
Make any minor repairs
- Replace any cracked wall or floor tiles.
- Patch any holes in wall or flooring.
- Re-seal baths, showers and sinks.
- Consider painting any bright walls so they are a neutral colour
- Replace blown lightbulbs.
- Patch any rotten window frames. *
*Speak to your agent if you aren’t sure whether the money is worth spending. Don’t make any major changes if your agent isn’t confident it will be reflected in your overall price.
Improve kerb appeal
- Keep lawns mown and edges tidy.
- Fill borders with seasonal flowers.
- Spray down pathways and patios with a pressure washer.
- Trim hedges and mend any broken gates or fences.
- Wash windows inside and out.
Make the house sparkle internally:
- Keep floors washed and hoovered.
- Clean any appliances such as fridges, dishwashers and washing machines. Damp or musty smells are a big no-no.
- Clear away any cobwebs.
- Dust furniture, any ceiling fan blades, light fixtures and blinds.
- Hang up fresh towels.
- Iron bedding.
Make the house sparkle internally
- Keep floors washed and hoovered.
- Clean any appliances such as fridges, dishwashers and washing machines. Damp or musty smells are a big no-no.
- Clear away any cobwebs.
- Dust furniture, any ceiling fan blades, light fixtures and blinds.
- Hang up fresh towels.
- Iron bedding.
Improve kerb appeal
- Keep lawns mown and edges tidy.
- Fill borders with seasonal flowers.
- Spray down pathways and patios with a pressure washer.
- Trim hedges and mend any broken gates or fences.
- Wash windows inside and out.
Make the house sparkle internally:
- Keep floors washed and hoovered.
- Clean any appliances such as fridges, dishwashers and washing machines. Damp or musty smells are a big no-no.
- Clear away any cobwebs.
- Dust furniture, any ceiling fan blades, light fixtures and blinds.
- Hang up fresh towels.
- Iron bedding.
Make the house sparkle internally
- Keep floors washed and hoovered.
- Clean any appliances such as fridges, dishwashers and washing machines. Damp or musty smells are a big no-no.
- Clear away any cobwebs.
- Dust furniture, any ceiling fan blades, light fixtures and blinds.
- Hang up fresh towels.
- Iron bedding.
Buying
Whether you are buying your first property, moving up the property ladder, or downsizing, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find your perfect property.
Selling
Having the right support and advice is crucial when selling your home. We have an experienced and dedicated sales team who are always on hand to deliver a first-class service.
Letting
There’s plenty to consider when it comes to letting your property. Our experienced team offers professional guidance on all the regulations and supports you through the process.
Renting
From moving into your first property to being a seasoned tenant, we believe its essential to get to know our customers and fully understand thir priorities for a new home.
Buying
Whether you are buying your first property, moving up the property ladder, or downsizing, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find your perfect property.
SELLING
Whether you are buying your first property, moving up the property ladder, or downsizing, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find your perfect property.
Letting
Whether you are buying your first property, moving up the property ladder, or downsizing, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find your perfect property.
Renting
Whether you are buying your first property, moving up the property ladder, or downsizing, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find your perfect property.
Eckfords Office
29 West Street, Bourne,
Lincolnshire PE10 9NB
Contact
01778 426215
sales@eckfords.co.uk
Eckfords are pleased to announce they have now merged with R Longstaff & Co LLP, however they are still trading as Eckfords in the same office with the same staff and clients can be assured of a continued professional service.