selling

Once you have decided to sell, we will visit you to provide an estimated valuation based on the size, age, current condition of your property, and comparable sales in the area. As an independant estate agent, Geoffrey Clapp Associates know and understand that first class presentation and maximum exposure to the market is vital to giving a first class service.

Why use us?….

Geoffrey Clapp Associates are dedicated to presenting every single property at its very best, regardless of price. With carefully written details containing first class photographs together with a floorplan we can show your property at its very best.

All of our clients receive free high-profile marketing through our dedicated website : www.geoffreyclappassociates.com and the UK’s Number 1 property websites www.findaproperty.com , www.primelocation.com and www.rightmove.co.uk as well as prominent display at our estate agents offices on Broad Street, South Molton, North Devon.

When selling your home the key task for your estate agent is to tell as many people about your property as quickly as possible. The moment you list your property with us, buyers are directed to your property. Buyers looking for your kind of property are immediately alerted by email, phone and post.

We provide regular feedback and will always contact you with the comments made by viewers to your property, provide you with regular website and email reports and at all times keep a very close and watchful eye on how the marketing of you property is progressing.

We will accompany all viewings whenever possible and if necessary will drive buyers to your door to ensure they arrive in a relaxed and positive frame of mind.

How can I maximise the potential of my property?

1. If it needs it, give the front door a coat of paint.
2. Fill in and redecorate any cracks to walls and ceilings.
3. Put a lock on any rear gate.
4. Spring-clean the property throughout.
5. Weed and tidy the garden.
6. Consider the layout of your rooms to maximise a feeling of space - some rooms can look much smaller when there is a lot of furniture or clutter.
7. If you are marketing a small room as a 'bedroom' it may be useful to dress it as such to demonstrate that it can indeed fit a bed.
8. Before you do any significant redecoration, discuss it with your estate agent.
   They may be of the opinion that it's not necessary, or advise you to stick to neutral colours.
9. Make sure the shower works and is free from mould - and perhaps consider upgrading it.

How do I prepare my house for viewings?

1. Make the place as tidy as possible and open the windows to let in fresh air.
2. Have a place where you can quickly hide clutter and rubbish if the viewing is at short notice.
3. Vacuum clean and dust the main rooms.
4. Clean the bathroom sinks, toilets and baths.
5. Put some flowers in the main room.
6. Draw the curtains fully back to get maximum daylight in the rooms.
7. On dull days, turn all the lights on and light any fire in the main room.
8. Turn the television and radio off (light music is fine).
9. Close all windows that are affected by background noise (traffic, trains etc).
10. Try not to let pets and children interrupt the viewing; keep them occupied.