Selling your home?
This page gives you a clear overview of what happens when you decide to sell your home.
You’ll see each step, from preparing your property for the market to completing the sale and moving out.
You’ll understand how offers work, how chains affect timelines, and what you need to do at each stage.
It’s designed to help you stay organised and confident throughout your sale.
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Decide to Sell
Think about your next move and ideal timeline.
Consider whether you’ll sell before buying your next property or move into rented accommodation.
Book a free valuation with Makaro Properties to understand your property’s market value.
Tip: Timing your sale right can make a big difference to your final price.
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Prepare Your Home for Sale
First impressions count.
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Declutter and deep clean every room.
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Fix small issues such as cracked tiles or leaky taps.
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Add simple touches — fresh paint, tidy garden, clean windows.
Our team can advise what improvements will make the biggest impact in your area.
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Get a Market Valuation
We’ll provide a detailed valuation based on local demand, recent sales, and your home’s features.
We’ll also discuss your selling options — full marketing, off-market, or investor sale.
Book your free in-person valuation today.
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Choose Your Estate Agent
Pick an agent who knows the market and communicates clearly.
With Makaro Properties, you get:
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Professional photos and listings on major portals
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Social media promotion
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Accompanied viewings
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Regular feedback and progress updates
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Market Your Property
We’ll list your property across all major platforms, RightMove and Zoopla, and promote it to our registered buyers.
You’ll receive updates after each viewing and can track interest easily.
Consider flexible viewing times to reach more potential buyers.
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Receive and Accept an Offer
Once an offer comes in, we’ll verify the buyer’s position and finances.
You can accept, reject, or negotiate.
When you accept an offer, the sale becomes subject to contract.
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Instruct a Solicitor
Choose a conveyancer as soon as your offer is accepted.
They’ll handle the legal work — draft contracts, manage enquiries, and liaise with the buyer’s solicitor.
We can recommend reliable local firms experienced in all property sales.
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Surveys and Enquiries
The buyer’s survey may highlight issues.
Be prepared for minor renegotiations if repairs are needed.
Stay transparent to keep things moving smoothly.
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Exchange Contracts
Once both sides agree and the mortgage is ready, contracts are exchanged.
You’ll confirm a completion date and the buyer pays a deposit (usually 10%).
At this point, the sale is legally binding.
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Completion and Moving Out
Your solicitor receives the balance on completion day.
You hand over the keys — usually via our office.
Ensure you:
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Read gas, electric, and water meters
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Redirect post
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Leave the property clean and empty
Congratulations — your sale is complete.
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If You’re in a Chain
A chain means your buyer or seller is relying on another linked transaction to complete.
This can slow things down, but doesn’t have to cause issues.
We’ll:
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Keep in contact with all agents involved
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Monitor progress on each side
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Help agree completion dates that work for everyone
If one sale falls through, we act quickly to secure a new buyer to keep your move on track.