Sales
Are You Looking to Sell?
Selling a property is one of the most important financial events of your life and so it is only right that you choose an estate agent that has your best interest at heart. At Parkers we will personally invest in the sale of your home and therefore deliver the best outcome for you.
We are at the forefront of selling homes in Backwell and surrounding North Somerset, and trusted by our clients to deliver an honest and fair customer focused service at all times.
We have a prominent, bright and welcoming office in the centre of Backwell village located on the crossroads on the busy A370.
Our Guide to Selling
With strong local knowledge and connections, no detail is overlooked. We are proactive throughout the entire sales process from start to finish, working together with our clients to achieve their goals and aim to exceed our client’s expectations.
The Valuation
How much is your home worth? It’s vital to get an accurate valuation to achieve the best possible price in a timescale to suit your needs.
First Impressions
Creating the right impression is very important when selling your property. We can give you advice and guidance on how to create the best ambience within your home.
Photography
The best agents will only use the highest quality images and video to promote your home. First impressions do count.
EPC and Floor Plans
Energy Performance Certificates and Floorplans are carried out by a local Energy Assessor.
Marketing
Our state of the art technology goes to work matching suitable buyers to your home. Matching people and property is our job - we will phone, text and email suitable buyers for your home.
Sale Boards
We understand that the ‘FOR SALE’ board still proves itself as a strategic way of advertising your home. It generates interest through word of mouth from neighbours and passers-by to potential buyers.
Social Media
In today’s modern digital world, we are very active on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram.
Accompanied Viewings
Business owner Andrew Simmonds will accompany all viewings around your property giving viewers the best and most informed experience around your home.
Offers
When an offer is submitted we will guide you through every step of the process. We will clarify the chain details if any and request financial proof that the purchase is achievable. We will negotiate to achieve the best possible price for you.
Accepting an Offer
When an offer is accepted, we will suggest our recommended solicitors to act on your behalf and notify the buyers solicitor of all the relevant details.
Keeping You Informed
Once solicitors are instructed one of the team will regularly report to you with updates on your sale. Your buyer may need a mortgage valuation or a more detailed survey. They will also need to pay for the local authority searches. Your solicitor will need to prepare and issue a draft contract to the buyers solicitors who will then need to raise additional enquiries. This is standard procedure, and of course required throughout the whole chain.
Exchange of Contracts
When both solicitors are ready and all involved have agreed a mutual completion date, your solicitor will request relevant fees and deposits to be held on account in preparation of exchange of contracts. When this happens, we will contact you and confirm the completion date and offer further advice recommending removal companies etc.
Completion Day
From having your offer accepted or agreeing the sale of you own property, there is likely to be between 8 & 14 weeks in between. If you are selling with us, we request that you deliver your keys to our office when your removal company have packed your items in their vehicles and have finished. If you are buying with us, we will contact you once we have received notification from the vendors solicitor giving authority to release keys – you are then welcome to call into our office to collect the keys to your new home.
Lettings
Parkers have a dedicated lettings department with a prominent office on the A370 in Backwell. Our goal is to provide our landlords and tenants with a no hassle, efficient and professional service.
Accompanied viewings and clear guidance on the letting process throughout with a Lettings Administrator on hand to deal with your enquiries on a daily basis.
Parkers are a member of the ARLA Propertymark a nationally recognised professional body and the Deposit Protection Scheme which secures the safety of your deposit at all times.
Redress Scheme
The Property Ombudsman
Client Money Protection
Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme. (click for certificate)
Tenants Fees Schedule
Tenants - How to Rent Checklist
Coronovirus Guidance for Tenants
Landlords - we value your business
Have you been left behind by the myriad of new and changing legislation for LANDLORDS?
The letting industry has been under a lot of pressure over recent years with regulations increasing. We will take care of everything for you – from ensuring legal compliance to arranging a boiler service – we’ve got it all covered.
Our qualified rental team provide an honest, experienced and trusted service coupled with first class marketing.
We welcome your enquiry so that we can offer you the very best advice, our rental valuations are free of charge.
- Ensuring legal compliance and tenant safety
- Local maintenance contacts
- Deposit protection scheme
- Compliant tenancy agreements
- Client money protection
Our Guide to Renting Your Property
The Valuation
ARLA qualified staff will provide you with accurate advice to ensure local market forces are considered to ensure a speedy and successful let. This can be done by visiting the property or a virtual valuation.
Which Service do you Require?
Fully Managed or Introductory Let Only
Our Directors will guide you through which service best suits your requirements.
Compliance
Your property must meet UK’s legal safety requirements and standards. We ensure our landlords are kept up to date with the latest legislation – it’s all part of the service. We will work on the essentials such as gas safety certificates, electrical safety certificates and building insurance etc.
Marketing
All properties will have a Brochure with multiple photographs and measurements. They will be promoted through Parkers Website, Portals and Social Media and matched through our extensive database of tenants and contacted directly by Parkers staff, who will check their suitability to rent a property.
Viewings
All viewings are accompanied by a member of our Lettings team.
Video viewings will be available on properties going forward.
Choosing the Correct Tenant
All prospective tenants will undergo the strictest of selection criteria which includes an independent referencing company for credit and financial checks, employer’s references, previous landlord references, identity checks for proof of residency. Only once these checks are satisfactory, can we then recommend the tenants to you.
Paperwork and Tenancy Documents
Up to date Tenancy Agreements will be prepared for signature, supported by deposit certification and protection, right to rent checks, prescribed information, standing orders, and certificates.
Signing the Tenancy
On the commencement day of the tenancy we will ensure that the tenant signs all relevant forms, that all payments have gone through and that all legal requirements have been completed. If we fully manage the property an Inventory or Schedule of Condition is carefully completed and supplied to the tenant – vitally important in ensuring that your property is fully protected during the tenancy (we can also provide these if you are only using our Introductory Only service – please call for a quotation).
A Smooth Running Tenancy
If you are using our fully managed service – just relax and we will take care of everything for you.
- We will carry out an initial inspection of your property after 3 months and thereafter 6 monthly.
- *We will ensure any maintenance issues are dealt with to a satisfactory standard and legally compliant.
- Collect monthly rent on your behalf and make payments as necessary and chase late payments.
- Keep you fully informed of new regulations, compliance and regulations.
- Communicate with you at all times to ensure you are updated.
