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Guide to Selling

Your Tameside Selling Roadmap

1. Why sell with us?

At Thompson Estates, we know Tameside – the streets, the schools, the buyer-profiles, the local property cycles. When you work with us, you get:

  • Clear pricing advice based on real local data, not generic comparables.
  • Modern marketing designed for today’s buyers (online, mobile, social) including the in office window displays.
  • A support team that stays with you from instruction to completion

2. Preparing your home for market

The best sale starts before the board goes up.

We’ll help you prepare with practical tips:

  • First impressions matter: Clean, decluttered, well-lit entry and garden give confidence.
  • Photography & presentation: We use professional imagery so your home stands out from day one.
  • Minor fixes make a major difference: A fresh coat of paint, clean carpets, and tidy spaces help buyers see the true value of your home. We’ll guide you on simple styling tweaks to elevate each room, ensuring it’s marketing-ready without the need for a full renovation.

3. Setting a realistic strategy

  • One of the most important decisions is price and positioning. With our team you’ll get:
    • A frank, realistic valuation based on the latest Tameside sales.
    • A clear marketing timeline: when we go live, when we review progress, when to adjust if needed.
    • Transparent fee structure — no surprise tie-ins, no hidden costs.

4. Going live & marketing

Once you’re ready, we’ll launch your home with full clarity:

  • High-visibility listing on major portals, targeted promotion across social channels and in our Tameside based office.
  • Optional extras like virtual tours, 360° images, bespoke board signs (depending on the property).
  • Regular updates on enquiries, viewings, feedback and next steps.

5. Managing viewings & offers

We’ll guide you through:

  • Coordinating viewing times carefully and presenting each property professionally to create the strongest possible impression.
  • How to assess offers: not just price, but timescale, buyer’s status, chain strength.
  • Our advice on negotiation — no pressured tactics, just clear passing of best advice to you.

6. From offer to completion

After your home is under offer:

  • We’ll liaise with your buyer’s solicitor, your own solicitor, surveyors, and make sure everyone’s moving.
  • Provide you with a clear timeline (and reminders) for key dates.
  • Keep you updated on sales progression right up to hand-over, so you’re not left in the dark.

7. After the sale

  • Post-Move –offer tips and resources to help with the logistics of moving
  • Local Information – Provide information about local services and amenities
  • Contractor Recommendations – Give reliable and honest information on local trusted traders

Why Thompson Estates stands out

  • Local experts: We live and work right here in Tameside — your market, your neighbours, your move.
  • Transparent & simple: No hidden fees, no “exclusive tie-ins”, no confusing jargon.
  • Supportive every step: Selling is one of life’s big decisions — we aim to make it smooth, clear and confidence-building.
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