Information about selling a property

What an Interhouse sales agent does on your behalf

1. After paying your property a visit, the agent carefully analyses a number of aspects, focusing on your wishes and answers in the process. At this stage the agent will make a few initial suggestions about the best sales strategy.
2. If both parties are happy to proceed, the agent will put a proposal to you. This includes aspects such as tips for readying your property for sale, the asking price, how long it may take to sell, target groups(s), a marketing and sales plan, the amount the property is expected to sell for and the proposed commission for selling the property.
3. If you agree to the proposal, everything that has been agreed is set out in a document clearly confirming the assignment. This creates a sound basis for a productive partnership.
4. Your agent schedules appointments to have high-quality photographs taken of your property and if applicable to record a high-end video. They take another critical look at your property and pay particular attention to styling and other aspects.
5. A dynamic file is created for your assignment via Move.nl. All viewings, correspondence, offers etc. are documented here. This gives you clear insight into the latest information at all times.
6. A start is made on actively selling your property. It is registered in the information exchange systems of fellow estate agents. Your property is published on interhouse.nl, funda.nl, other relevant housing websites, social media channels and other media where applicable.
7. Your agent schedules viewings in consultation with you. Your Interhouse sales agent is available seven days a week by appointment for your potential buyers. They are present at each viewing. Interested parties therefore receive the most detailed information thanks to the agent’s wide knowledge of your property and the local area.
8. You will receive feedback immediately after each viewing, giving you up-to-date, first-hand information from your Interhouse sales agent at all times. This feedback is inputted into the dynamic file via Move.nl.
9. If any of the potential buyers display interest in the property, you are informed of this immediately. Your agent complies with any requests for additional information and/or documents from the interested party or parties.
10. Your agent receives and documents offers from potential buyers. They will then discuss the proposals with you, as well as advising on the strategy for further negotiations. If you agree to the approach and terms and conditions, your agent will inform the potential buyer in writing.
11. Negotiations can now get under way. This is an exciting part of the sales process. All progress is reported back to you and can be consulted in the dynamic file at all times.
12. If the parties agree, a successful sale is now within reach. The Interhouse sales agent will draw up a sales agreement, including the agreed (resolutive) terms and conditions.
13. Your agent goes through and explains the sales agreement with you in person at the Interhouse office. If everything is in order, the agreement is sent to the buyer for signature. Once the signed sales agreement has been returned, it is given to you for signature.
14. The buyer (with or without their own buying agent) may wish to arrange a structural survey of your property. Your agent will arrange this.
15. Your sales agent keeps a close eye on any important dates stated in the sales agreement. They arrange any scheduling relating to these dates with you or third parties.
16. All the signed documents are delivered to the notary. The notary draws up the documents covering delivery of the property you have sold. Your sales agent conducts a careful check of these documents.
17. Shortly before the scheduled transfer your agent runs through a checklist with you in order to guarantee the smooth sale of your property.
18. On the day of delivery of possession, the buyer (with or without their buying agent) inspects the property together with you and your sales agent and notes the meter readings. This is done before you and your sales agent go to the notary to transfer the property and hand the keys over to the buyer.
19. The notary arranges payment of the sale transaction. The funds are transferred to your account, any mortgage lender involved and the sales agent.

Congratulations! Your property has been successfully sold.