A practical guide, written by an estate agent, to enable you to understand the house buying process and be prepared for every stage. Selling property is not rocket science - though some agents would have you believe otherwise. With this unique book you benefit from the inside knowledge of an estate agent, cut out the middle man entirely, and keep the commission fee to yourself. You will discover the following essentials: The best times to sell; The secrets of successfully marketing your property; How to prepare for the viewing; How to negotiate the best deal; Full understanding of the legal processes; How to work efficiently with your solicitor; The top ten selling and moving tips AUTHOR BIOG: Tony Booth is an experienced estate agent who had his own practice in the Northnorth-west of England. He is an Associate Member of the National Association of Estate Agents and has been a successful private sector investor for many years. He was the founding editor of the 'The LETter', a magazine providing information and advice to private sector landlords and property investors. He is also the author of The Buy to Let Handbook, The Beginners Guide to Property Investment and Build Your own Home CONTENTS: 1. The best time to sell 2.

How to create the 'des res' 3. Gathering information 4. Valuing your property 5. Working with your solicitor 6. Creating a property brochure 7. Photographing the property 8. Marketing the property 9. Preparing for viewings 10.

How to conduct a viewing 11. Receiving offers 12. Heads of terms 13. If no offer is received 14. The top ten selling and moving tips.