Services - selling a relative's property
When you inherit a relative's property you're suddenly faced with a monumental list of tasks before it can finally be sold, let or auctioned.
It's even more stressful when you live some distance away from Dorset. You simply can't afford the time to keep driving down to sort things out.
With Atlantes you can depend on us to handle everything on your behalf as your representative - from the moment you receive the keys to the property through to the completion of the sale.
In fact our service is so thorough, you may never need to visit the property in Dorset at all.
Dealing with estate agents, letting agents or auctioneers
Our extensive list of real estate contacts in the Dorset area means we can find you the most appropriate estate agent, letting agent or auctioneer - and then liaise with them on your behalf, helping to see the house sale through to completion.
We can deal with solicitors and surveyors, help with HIP (Home Information Packs) and so on. And of course we'll keep you informed at every stage by telephone or email - so you don't have to worry about a thing.
Preparing the house for sale
Often when it's an elderly relative's property, there's a lot of sorting out to do - and when you're busy or live outside the Dorset area, it's reassuring to know someone trustworthy is handling everything for you.
We can arrange for the house to be completely cleared and the contents auctioned, call in antique dealers or take items to the local charity shop. We've even been known to clear freezers, arrange for cars to be sold and find a home for the cat!
We will do our best to salvage and return anything we find that might be of sentimental or financial value for instance photographs, jewellery, old bank books or share certificates. It goes without saying that you can trust us to handle everything with discretion, care and respect.
Next we can help to prepare the house for sale by arranging for any decorating, repairs or gardening using reputable local tradesmen.
Of course a smart well-maintained property is bound to appear more attractive to potential buyers than one that looks neglected. And from our experience, it can often attract a higher sale price!
