Looking to sell your property?

At JC Property, we offer a complimentary, no-obligation property valuation to help you take the first step with confidence. We're committed to delivering a personalised and professional service, tailored to your needs. Booking your free valuation is easy—just get in touch with us by phone or email. Once we receive your details, we’ll schedule an appointment at a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends.

We’re here to support you every step of the way and look forward to assisting you on your property journey.

Step 1: Preparing Your Property for the Market

First impressions matter. Whether you're selling or renting, presenting your property at its best can significantly impact interest and offers. From small touch-ups to strategic staging, we'll guide you through the key steps to get your home market-ready and make it stand out to potential buyers or tenants.

Step 2: Hire a Solicitor

It’s important to appoint a solicitor early in the selling process. One of their first tasks will be to request the title deeds for your property, which can take up to 8 weeks to obtain. Starting this step early helps avoid unnecessary delays later in the sale.

Step 3: Select an Estate Agent

Choosing the right estate agent is key to a smooth and successful sale. An estate agent will provide expert advice on pricing, marketing, and strategy, while handling viewings and negotiations on your behalf. Look for someone with local market knowledge, a strong track record, and a transparent approach to fees and communication.

Step 4: Set the Asking Price

With a clear understanding of your property's market value, it's time to set a realistic asking price. Pricing your property correctly from the start is crucial—overpricing may discourage potential buyers, while underpricing could leave you disappointed with the final sale.

To guide your decision, consider recent sale prices of similar properties in your area, along with insights from your estate agent. A well-informed, competitive asking price will help attract genuine interest and lead to a smoother sale process.

Step 5: Launch Your Property to the Market

Your estate agent will handle marketing your property, including creating a strong listing, taking professional photos, and potentially producing a virtual tour or video. It will be advertised on major property websites, social media, and the agent’s own site to attract maximum interest and achieve the best possible sale price.

Step 6: Conduct Viewings

Once your property is listed, viewing requests will begin to come in. It's important to ensure your home is clean, tidy, and well-presented for each appointment. Your estate agent will offer helpful advice on how to make the best impression and attract potential buyers.

Step 7: Evaluate Offers and Finalise Agreement

If a buyer is interested in your property, they will submit an offer through their estate agent. You can choose to accept, reject, or negotiate the offer.

Once a sale price is agreed upon, the buyer will pay an initial booking deposit to your estate agent—typically a fixed amount between €5,000 and €10,000, or a percentage of the purchase price. This deposit is fully refundable until the contracts are signed.

Step 8: Finalise and Exchange Legal Contracts

Once an offer is accepted, your solicitor will exchange contracts with the buyer’s solicitor. At this stage, the buyer is required to pay a contract deposit, usually 10% of the purchase price. Once contracts are exchanged, the sale becomes legally binding for both parties.

Step 9: Proceed to Closing

Once contracts are signed and the balance of the purchase price has been paid by the buyer, the sale is officially completed. At this point, the property deeds are transferred to the buyer’s solicitor, and legal ownership changes hands.

The entire process can take anywhere from several weeks to a few months, depending on factors such as market conditions, property type and condition, and the agreed sale price.

Step 10: Vacate the Property and Complete Key Handover

After the sale is complete, it’s time to vacate the property. You will need to do various administrative tasks such as cancelling any utilities or services tied to the property, including electricity, gas, water, and internet services. Once these tidying tasks are done, you can then hand over the keys to the new owner.After the sale is complete, it’s time to vacate the property. You will need to do various administrative tasks such as cancelling any utilities or services tied to the property, including electricity, gas, water, and internet services. Once these tidying tasks are done, you can then hand over the keys to the new owner.