Thinking of Selling?

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My partner and I were very happy with our recent experience with Costelloe Estate Agents. From the moment we enquired with the receptionist Bríd to dealing with Noel Moore in regards to renting a property, everything was seamless. Any request or questions we had were dealt with in an efficient and pleasant manner at all times. I would not hesitate to recommend dealing with Noel and Bríd at Costelloe Estate Agents.

— Aishling S

“Helpful, honest and accommodating”

I highly recommend Costelloe Estate Agents. I bought my first house through them and found them to be so helpful, honest and accommodating. Noel was the auctioneer I dealt with. He was always willing to help and advise us. Anytime we needed to get into the house to check things he would accommodate us. He really made the experience stress free!

— Grainne R

“I felt that I had experienced, cool-headed professionals on my side”

Costelloe's did a fantastic job selling our property. They were great to keep in touch during the process, they were always positive and I felt that I had experienced, cool-headed professionals on my side. For someone who had no experience of the property market, I found this really took all the stress out of the sale for us.

— Bernadette L

“Professional, thorough and very supportive throughout the selling process”

We sold our property in Shannon through Costellos Estaes agents. We had 2 valuations from some local auctioneers but had gone to view a house which was shown to us by David and he impressed me so much we decided to sell our house through Costellos. From our initial meeting with the David we found the entire Costellos team to be professional, thorough and very supportive throughout the selling process. David, Noel and Brid in the office were so easy to deal with, very responsive to any queries and offered advice that was honest and professional. I would not hesitate in recommending Cotellos Estate Agents to anyone.

— Rosaleen O'H

“Very professional, upfront and straightforward to deal with”

I recently purchased a house with Costelloe Estate Agents. I found them to be very professional, upfront and straightforward to deal with. Noel was helpful and accommodating with any request I had. The most positive experience I had with estate agents in Ennis.

— Elma C

“We found the whole process easy going and reassuring”

We dealt with Costelloe when purchasing our home and found them very easy to deal with. Plenty of communication and were always available to answer any questions. We found the whole process easy going and reassuring.

— Sarah S

“Nothing but good to say”

We have nothing but good to say about Noel Moore, David and Brid. They are all very professional and Noel let us know exactly what was going on with the viewings and sale. I used to visit the office every morning and he would give me a day to day update. Brid and Noel welcomed me each morning as if we had known each other for years and yes indeed they are now friends and I will pop in to see them when I am back in Ennis.
I fully recommend them to all.

— Phelim D

So you are considering selling?

The first port of call is to retain a professional estate agency company that will advise you on both the value of your home and how best to achieve the best price possible. At Costelloe Estate Agents, we are delighted to offer a free no obligation property consultation and market appraisal, which will also include an inspection and measurement of your home. Our recommendations are then followed up in writing to assist you in making your decision.

Step 1 – Market Appraisal

We provide a free, no obligation, sales appraisal together with marketing and presentation advice for all properties. We also offer advice to ensure a smooth sales progression once we have secured a successful purchaser.

Step 2 – Getting Sale Ready

A key component to ensure the successful sale of your home is to have as few delays as possible in the selling process. In other words, each property before it goes to the market needs to have its homework done. This should include, at the minimum, the following:

The title documents for your home to be with your solicitor or a request to have them sent by your financial institution to your solicitor before the property goes to the market. We would further advise that the solicitor review your title documents to make sure that maps, certificates of compliance etc are all in place.

Building Energy Rating Certificate (BER Cert) this is a requirement, by law, to be in place before your property goes on the market.

Other certificates that may be required include Local Property Tax, Non-Principal Primary Residence (NPPR), Septic tank registration (if appropriate) etc.

We always advise as well, prior to going to the market, to know what you are including in the sale. Normally, this is carpets, curtains, light fittings, fixtures and fittings and integrated electrics.

“Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”.

The above advice may sound daunting, but we are here to help at every stage and will assist you in making sure all documents are in place to ensure a successful sale.

Step 3 – Getting More Money For Your Property

It is important to have the house shown in its best light as possible to ensure both the quicker selling period and an increase in price. On our appraisal, we can advise you on a case by case basis. But in simple terms, if one was selling a car, they would have it valeted. The same applies to a home sale.

The following are brief tips to help you achieve the best price possible for your home:

Timing

Busy traditional selling periods for secondhand homes is the early spring to early summer or autumn markets. These tie in with when both primary and secondary level schools are open.

Guide Price

It is essential that a competitive asking price be placed on your property in order to create as much interest, viewers and therefore bidders on your home.

Presenting Your Home

Think of the senses needed to have your home looking well, smelling well and seeing well. Therefore, it is essential that the famous declutter occurs to make the house look as big as possible and give the feeling of being ready to move in. Be aware of odours – nice odours are always helpful like the traditional scone in the oven. Odours like family pets do not help. On a nice sunny day, leaving the window open is a good idea. On wet & wintery days, a warm atmosphere is very welcoming like fire or candles lighting.

Don’t be afraid to look at your own home in a critical light. If repair work needs to be done it should. Even repainting is very helpful. The clever placement of mirrors and side lighting is also helpful.

Step 4 – On The Market

Prior to placing your home on the market, Costelloe Estate Agents will produce a marketing plan, which will be forwarded to you for your prior approval. This will include a draft brochure, all photographs attached to your home that will be placed in the public domain together with our walk-through video. We ask every vendor to be involved at this stage of the process.

Once the marketing material is approved by you, the property is placed on the market, by advertisements being placed on the agreed websites, in newspapers (if any), signboards erected on the front boundary of your home together with directional signboards, if appropriate and advertisements on all our social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Viewings

All viewings of your home take place with a member of our staff in attendance at all times. In addition, we will almost always guarantee a minimum of 24 hours’ notice, in order to help you to have your home ready for viewing.

Agreeing a Sale

After each viewing/viewings, we will keep you informed of how the process is going. You will be informed of all offers and any conditions that may be attaching to them. It is essential, that offers only from persons who are ready to go should be entertained. We will advise you on this every step of the way. Once an acceptable offer is agreed, a booking deposit is paid by the purchaser. This does not legally obligate the vendor or the purchaser. Heads of terms are then prepared and sent to both sets of solicitors and both the vendor and the purchaser.

Step 5 – Completing a Sale

Once your solicitor receives our Heads of Terms, a contract is prepared and forwarded to the purchaser’s solicitor. At this juncture, the purchaser will retain an engineer to carry out a structural survey and may also need to send a valuer on behalf of the financial institution if a loan is required. We will continually monitor this process. Once the survey is completed and agreed together with the finalising of the loan offer, the purchaser can then sign a contract. We strongly recommend that this should be unconditional, at this stage.

Once you, as the vendor, counter sign the contract of sale a legal binding document is in existence. It should state when the closing date is to be expected. This is normally 4-6 weeks after exchange of contracts.

Step 6 – The Stress

No doubt you will have heard that the selling of your home can be one of the most stressful occasions that could occur in any person’s life. At the end of the day, it is a big financial transaction. However, appointing the correct estate agent can relieve a lot of this potential stress. We take pride in managing the entire procedure of the selling of your home. This includes constant monitoring of the process and when required being problem solvers, no matter what the problem is. Remove the stress by appointing a hands-on estate agent.