A step by step guide to selling a house in Ireland

A step by step guide to selling a house in Ireland?

At DNG Galvin, we believe selling your home should be a straightforward and stress-free experience. With over 40 years of expertise in the Cork and West Cork property market, we are here to guide you through every step of the process. Whether you’re moving to a new home or starting a new chapter, we’ve created this simple guide to help you understand how we’ll work together to sell your home efficiently.

1. Initial Consultation – Your First Step to Selling

• Free consultation: We’ll meet with you to discuss your selling goals and timeline.
• Free property valuation: Our team will provide a no-obligation valuation based on our expert knowledge of the local market.

This is your opportunity to ask any questions and get personalised advice from our experienced agents. Click here to book your Free market appraisal.

2. Preparing Your Property for Sale

We’ll help you prepare your property to attract buyers and get the best price:

• Repairs and improvements: We’ll recommend small improvements such as fresh paint or minor repairs to boost your home’s appeal.
• Get a BER Certificate: A Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate is legally required when selling. If you don’t have one, we can assist in arranging it.
• Contact your solicitor: Engaging a solicitor early will help the legal process go smoothly. If needed, we can recommend trusted solicitors.

See our guide to preparing your property for sale.

3. Marketing Your Property: Reaching Buyers Locally and Globally

We use a powerful, multi-channel approach to ensure your property is seen by the right buyers:

• Listings on our websites: Your property will feature on dnggalvin.ie and dng.ie, allowing us to target buyers at local, national, and global levels.
• DNG’s nationwide network: With 80 offices across Ireland and our affiliation with Hamptons International, your property will gain even more visibility, reaching a wider audience of potential buyers.
• Property portals: We list your home on top property websites, including myhome.ie, daft.ie, and rightmove.co.uk, maximising visibility for your property.
• Social media campaigns: Your property will be promoted on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, where we create engaging content to reach a broad audience.
• Print media: We offer professional brochures, photography, and floor plans. Your property can be featured in DNG Express, local editorials, and newspapers.
• Road signage: Eye-catching “For Sale” signs will be placed at your property to attract local interest.
• Newsletter marketing: Your listing will be included in our regular newsletter, which is sent to all registered buyers actively searching for homes in the Cork and West Cork area.
• Live chat support: Buyers can easily reach out via our live chat feature on the website, getting quick answers to any questions they may have.

4. Arranging Viewings and Managing Offers: Making It Easy

We manage the entire process of viewings and offers, ensuring convenience for you and a smooth experience for buyers:

• Viewings: We’ll arrange viewings at times that suit your schedule, ensuring your home is presented at its best.
• Feedback: After each viewing, we’ll provide you with feedback on buyer interest.

Handling offers: We’ll present all offers to you and give expert advice on which is the best to accept. We’ll also negotiate on your behalf to secure the highest price.

5. Sale Agreed and Closing the Sale

Once an offer is accepted, we’ll work closely with you and all involved parties to ensure the sale goes through:

• Liaising with solicitors: Your solicitor will handle the legal paperwork. We’ll coordinate between you, the buyer, engineers and both solicitors to keep things moving smoothly.
• Completion: Once everything is finalised, ownership is transferred, and the sale is complete. Congratulations your property is sold!

Why Choose DNG Galvin to sell your home?

At DNG Galvin, we combine local expertise with a far-reaching marketing strategy to ensure your property reaches the right buyers. Our marketing approach includes professional photography, video tours, while our global database of buyers and nationwide presence help us connect with interested buyers quickly and efficiently.

If you’re thinking of selling your home in Bandon, Kinsale, Clonakilty, Cork or West Cork, contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’re here to help you every step of the way!