Over the 9 years, we’ve been serving the people of Selby, we’ve helped hundreds of clients take their first steps onto the property ladder.
Our experience means we know just how exciting, terrifying, inspiring, and overwhelming the whole process can be.
Some people are excited about moving out of rented, shared accommodation, or parents’ homes.
Others are anxious about the amount of responsibility, paperwork, and money this move involves.
We are here to guide and support you throughout the ups and downs of your home buying journey.
We aim to ensure you have the right guidance and support to help you make the best decision for you and your future.
After reading this, you may find it beneficial to have a no-obligation, confidential chat with us about your situation.
Thank you for your time, and please get in touch with us if you have any questions whatsoever.
Director
JP Harll
What makes a home stand out from the rest?
In our experience, it can be one or a combination of factors, like its location or a stunning view.
It may be its size and design. The way it has been lovingly improved.
Or even its potential.
It can also, and often is a combination of all the above and more.
The key thing to remember when selling an exceptional home is that it needs exceptional levels of marketing.
As its owner, you’ll also need a level of service and expert advice that surpasses most estate agents’ typical offering.
When considering an agency to work on your behalf to maximise your property’s value, put these three questions to them:
A home like yours needs a bespoke marketing plan and a well-thought- out sales strategy.
An exceptional property often has a smaller market of potential buyers. That’s why it’s vital for any agent you are thinking of using to show how they would ensure the right people see your property.
This is an important point to clarify. Some agencies will send out an experienced valuer to your initial valuation. Then, when the agency has been instructed, more junior staff become your point of contact.
“Attention to detail makes the difference between average and stunning.” Francis Atterbury
We know from experience that all the pieces matter when selling an exceptional home.
That’s why we offer all our exceptional homeowners the following:
We rarely overvalue
We’ll show you how to maximise your home’s appeal
Show your home in its best light
Brings your home to life for viewers
Maximum portal exposure Attracting the biggest audience of buyers
Social media campaigns Making the most of the various social networks
Qualifying the best potential buyers
We’ll call all our contacts who are looking for a home like yours
For consistently clear communication
Accompanied viewings of qualified potential buyers Let us take the strain
Honest, open advice.
Our expert negotiators will maximise your property’s value
Including solicitors and independent mortgage advisers
We have a proven track record of selling homes just like yours across Selby. Right now, we are focused on one, and that is YOURS.
From the initial point of contact to the completion of your sale, we will be with you every step of the way.
Here’s our 12-point plan to help you successfully move from For Sale to Sold.
1) Getting the price right
Your property MUST be priced properly to attract maximum interest. You’d be shocked how many agencies get this wrong.
Our valuation will always be realistically priced to sell.
And based on years of experience, local knowledge and comparable evidence of other properties sold in your area.
2) Your home’s marketing matters
You need to ensure the all-important first impression is a good one. We go all out to create a lasting, positive first impression.
We include professional photography and video tours, extensive social media marketing, property portal advertising and much more.
3/) We have lift-off
So, the price has been agreed, our marketing machine is fired up, and all systems are ready to launch your home for sale.
We know the best times to promote your home on the portals and to our database. This means your home will be launched at the ideal time to generate the maximum interest.
4) Proactive NOT reactive
Lazy agents sit back and wait for the phone to ring about a property. Not us.
At JP Harll, we use several ways to ensure your property and its availability are publicised to the biggest possible audience. This includes SMS (text) messaging and email marketing.
When selling your home, we won’t be outworked or outperformed.
5) Dealing with enquiries and viewings
One of the most significant benefits to our sellers is that you always have a dedicated point of contact. And we will accompany all viewings.
6) Track and tweak
It’s all about the data. We are continually reviewing the data around your home to see if we can sell it more efficiently.
We check how many views it’s getting, how many calls we’re receiving, and several other data points to ensure your property sells for a premium price.
7) Always listening, always learning
We will always be upfront and honest. This openness applies to every aspect of our work.
We will listen to feedback about your property and learn from it to put you in pole position to sell for the best price, in a timeframe that suits you.
8) Consistently clear communication
The biggest complaint people make about agents is that they are often poor communicators. We’ve well-established processes to ensure we always communicate clearly and consistently with you and keep you fully updated.
9) An offer you can refuse
You are OUR client, and we promise always to use our experience to get you the best price. We are your professional negotiators and will negotiate hard on your behalf. We rarely advise any of our clients to accept the first offer.
10) Choosing a legal eagle
Solicitors play an essential part in your sale’s progression.
We have great relationships with several local solicitors and can confidently recommend them to you.
11) With you all the way
So, you’ve accepted an offer you’re delighted with and instructed a solicitor you’ve confidence in. Job done, right?
Well, no, not quite. There can still be some challenging moments, but we’ll be with you to guide your sale to completion and overcome any hurdles along the way.
We love the phone call we make to tell our clients that their sale has completed successfully. As a local independent estate agency, your move matters to us, and we take pride in delivering the results and high level of service you deserve.
Over the following two pages, we will look at seven of the most common questions we get asked by owners of exceptional homes.
No property valuation is 100% accurate. That’s because we never truly know what someone is willing to pay for a home.
Exceptional homes are often more complicated to value due to their unique qualities. But we use our experience and current market data to give you a valuation based on honesty and research, rather than wishful thinking and luck.
We charge 1.5% including VAT of the price your home sells for. We do not take any money upfront and are only paid on the successful completion of your sale. No sale, no fee.
Our contract asks you to work with us for a minimum of 8 weeks.
Again, the honest answer is no one truly knows. Any agent that gives you a timeframe on this is being hopeful/misleading.
However, what we can tell you is that you give yourself the best chance of a quicker sale when:
A home is well presented Accurately priced
Expertly marketed
Given exposure to the right audiences
Property experts are involved in the viewings, offer handling and negotiations
After the initial meeting, and if we are instructed, the good news is we’ll do everything else.
We can advise you on staging, create all the marketing, accompany the viewings, provide feedback and handle and negotiate offers. We’ll also ensure that your sale stays on track by regularly liaising with all parties involved.
All you need to do is accept or decline offers, and we’ll do the rest, so you can carry on leading your life uninterrupted.
The main reason owners of exceptional homes have chosen us in the past is fourfold.
First, we are experienced local experts who have built our reputation on delivering results for our clients.
Second, we are honest, upfront and hardworking.
Third, as a smaller, independent agency, your move matters more to us, which is illustrated by the effort and enthusiasm we pour into selling it.
Finally, we have the marketing nous, sales skills and negotiating expertise to make your experience with us an exceptional one.
Of course, we’d be delighted to share our success stories with recent clients, and you can always check out our online reviews.
We always aim to help our clients as much as possible and make the sale process as smooth as possible.
We believe in standing by our promises to our clients. And that’s why we have set them out below.
We Promise…
We will always treat you honestly, respectfully and professionally.
We will always give what we believe to be a fair and accurate valuation of your property – we never overvalue to win the instruction.
Our fees are transparent with no nasty hidden ‘surprises’.
We will always provide timely feedback from viewers who have been to see your property. We will always accompany every viewing of your property.
We will always respond to your questions and enquiries within 24 hours
We are here to help you and will answer all your questions in a patient and professional way. We are just an email, text message or phone call away if you need us.
We will give you weekly updates on your property’s sale progress.
We hold all the required insurances and industry qualifications to give you total peace of mind.
We will get you to SOLD in the quickest time possible.
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