A step-by-step guide to selling your home with Lester & Lachs

Selling Your Home

Lester & Lachs

5.0/5 from 18 reviews

I am a first time buyer and Daniel was wonderful to work with. Very knowledgable of the property I ended up purchasing and seamless communication throughout. As a first time buyer it can be. Bit daunting with some agents but Daniel was patient and genuinely lovely to talk to…

Corina Virk

Selling your home is a journey, and every step matters. From your first valuation to completion day, Lester & Lachs provides expert guidance, honest advice and dedicated support to ensure your sale is handled with confidence and care.

Here's what you can expect when you choose us to sell your home.

An open-plan living and dining room styled for photography, with fresh flowers on the coffee table and light from full-height garden windows
A bright white kitchen-diner with a round glass table, upholstered chairs and fresh flowers
An elevated view of a red-brick mock-Tudor house with tall chimney stacks and a gated driveway
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Pre-Market Preparation

For most buyers their first impression of your home almost always happens online. Every listing is carefully prepared with professional photography, accurate floor plans, alongside professionally written descriptions that highlight what makes your property unique. When every detail works together, your property stands out, attracts more qualified buyers and creates the momentum needed for successful viewings.

A long, softly-lit lounge with velvet sofas and a row of large Buddha canvases along the wall
A double-height stairwell with a cluster of glass-globe pendant lights below a tall window
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Launching Your Home

A successful launch is never left to chance. Every property is introduced to the market with purpose, combining extensive online exposure with carefully targeted marketing strategies to ensure it reaches the right qualified buyers. From leading property portals and our established audience to bespoke social media campaigns and direct buyer engagement, every element is thoughtfully designed to create impact, generate interest, and maximise opportunities from the very beginning. For those who value discretion, our exclusive off-market service provides the same proactive and strategic approach behind the scenes connecting your home with carefully selected buyers while maintaining complete privacy.

An open-plan kitchen with a large island, glass pendant lights and herringbone floor opening to the living room
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Property Viewings

An enquiry is the first sign of interest. A viewing is where genuine opportunity begins. Every viewing is personally conducted by our team, seven days a week, ensuring that every person who steps through your door is treated with care and that every question is answered by someone who truly understands your property. Your role is simply to help us present your home at its very best — allowing us to showcase its unique features, atmosphere, and potential in the strongest possible light. Our commitment is to provide honest, detailed feedback after every viewing, delivered in writing, so you are always informed and confident about the next step.

A grey-toned principal bedroom with mirrored wardrobes and a glass chandelier above the bed
A shaker kitchen with a range cooker, granite worktops and herringbone wood flooring
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Moving from Offer to Sale

Any offer can look good on paper. Our job is finding out whether it actually is. Our in-house mortgage broker checks each buyer's financial position, and we bring you the full picture—not just the number, but the chain behind them, how quickly they can realistically move, and any conditions attached to their offer. You'll receive a clear recommendation on whether to accept, decline, or push back, and we'll negotiate robustly on your behalf to secure the outcome that best suits your circumstances. We ensure our clients achieve the highest possible price for their home time and time again.

The rear of a weatherboarded brick house, with bi-fold doors opening onto a raised timber deck
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After Your Sale Is Agreed

Accepting an offer is a significant milestone, but there is still important work to be done before completion. The period between a sale being agreed and the keys changing hands is where proactive management can make all the difference. Rather than waiting for updates, we actively progress your sale by maintaining regular contact with solicitors, surveyors, mortgage lenders and everyone else involved in the transaction. By identifying and resolving potential issues early, we help keep your sale moving forward as smoothly and efficiently as possible. There are also a few simple steps you can take to support the process. Complete and return your property information forms as soon as possible, gather any relevant documentation relating to the property—including planning permissions, building regulations certificates, warranties and guarantees—and agree a realistic target completion date with your buyer at an early stage. We'll keep you informed throughout every step of the transaction, providing regular updates and clear communication until the day you hand over the keys.

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Every successful sale starts with the right asking price. Book a free, no-obligation valuation with our team, or get an instant online estimate to begin.

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