Frequently Asked Questions
Our aim is to guide you through the process of selling your home. Below is a guide to the most common questions asked by our clients about this process.
- How long does it take to get my house on the market?
- What is a Home Report?
- Do I have to have a Home Report?
- Who is responsible for organising the Home Report?
- Are there any upfront costs?
- How long will my property take to sell?
- What are Missives?
- Where will my property be advertised?
- What happens if my property doesn't sell?
It is normally between 3 & 4 working days.
A Home Report is a document designed to provide buyers with more information about homes they are thinking of buying before they submit an offer. You, or more likely your selling solicitor, will be required to have a copy before your home is advertised for sale and to make a copy available to interested buyers of your home.
The Home Report includes three separate reports; a Property Questionnaire; a Single Survey; and an Energy Performance Report.
Yes. Under Part 3 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006, a person who is responsible for marketing a house must provide a Home Report to any prospective purchasers.
We will organise this for you.
Yes - the Home Report fee, ESPC fee and marketing fee are all payable upfront. Ask about a deferred payment option.
The million dollar question! Statistically, the average selling time is 18 weeks in the current market but this can vary hugely, sometimes as quickly as a week.
"Missives" are the formal letters passing between the selling and the purchasing solicitors, them dealing with the finer points of the Conveyancing transaction which will finally be concluded. You should be kept involved throughout this process, as the solicitor is your agent and can only act with your express or implied instructions.
On the ESPC website and showroom. On Lints' website and showroom.
Your house will ALSO feature initially in the Evening News, Scotland on Sunday and Thursday's Scotsman Property Section at NO extra charge. Most other selling agents charge for this.
All our properties are on the S1 Homes and Rightmove websites. Additional accessible are websites listed below.
We strive to sell all our properties. If you decide to remove your house from the market many firms charge a high fee for this. Lints will charge an administration fee of only £150.00. When comparing different selling agents look out for this cost.
Our expert Property team - Ruth, Gail and Linda are always available to answer any other questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to call Lints Property on 0131 555 2999or contact us via our website.
