In a sellers market where demand outstrips supply we sell properties all year round. The only time we recommend to generally avoid first listing a property for sale is between 1st December and 15th January – unless your circumstances are such that selling at that time is unavoidable. I have sold plenty of properties in December / January. For more specific advice we are happy to advise you based on local data and recent trends.

Presentation and pricing are key. We are happy to advise on what can be done to maximise your return on investment prior to listing a property for sale. We can arrange quotes for painting. cleaning, repairs, gardening works and staging if these would be beneficial. We’ll help you set a realistic asking price, highlight your property’s best features, and run a professional marketing campaign (including international marketing for premium properties) to attract serious buyers. The outstanding difference with ourselves is that we take the time to engage with buyers during viewings to build interest in your property, prior to entering into negotiations.  This sets a platform for successful negotiation of top prices.

An online valuation gives an estimate based on recent sales data, while an in-person valuation includes property condition, upgrades, and local insights — providing a more accurate figure. The online valuation is based on prior sales by all agencies and doesn’t take into account our high performance strategy which is proven to get stronger prices for our client’s properties.

Yes. You have two options – sell the property with tenants in situ, or sell with vacant possession. There can be a price differential of 10-30%. If selling with tenants in-situ your property value will be strongly influenced by the annual return on investment. The market for these properties is far smaller as very few prospective buyersIf want to take on existing tenants. If you want to get full market value for your property, you’ll need to notify tenants properly and follow the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) guidelines. We can advise on the best approach depending on your lease terms. NB: The regulations for terminating a lease will be changing for all new leases commencing after March 2026. If your tenants give you notice, that would be the ideal time to consider your options. Please contact me if you need advice.

Before putting your property on the market you should engage a solicitor (please contact us if you need recommendations). If you have a mortgage the title deeds will be with the bank holding your mortgage. it can take months to obtain these from some banks – so please talk with your solicitor about requisitioning the title deeds as early as possible in the process. Your solicitor will check the title deeds and prepare contracts for sale. If your property is in a multiple unit development they will also require information from the management company – for which you will need to pay an administrative charge. Once an offer is accepted, both parties’ solicitors exchange contracts and handle conveyancing through to closing. Your estate agent generally does not get involved in this process, but can be called upon if an additional channel of communication is required.

With us the viewing process is key to getting you the very best result with the sale of your property. Your agent does the viewings in person. We tend to schedule specific appointments within an advertised open viewing window. This way we get to meet each buyer personally, and they are given the space to see the property and time to ask questions of your agent who knows the full details of your property.  When it comes to the negotiation phase, your buyers then know who they are dealing with and feel more comfortable discussing every aspect of the purchase.  Where appropriate we can also do viewings by appointment or open viewings attended by all viewers within a tight time frame.

“Sale Agreed” means both the buyer and seller have agreed on a price, and the buyer has paid a booking deposit (subject to contract). The legal process begins at this stage. Here in Casey Kennedy Estate agents we are against the practice of gazumping (accepting a higher offer for a property after it has been sale agreed). As soon as the booking deposit is paid, we mark the property sale agreed on all signage and web sites, cease viewings and work with all parties involved to complete the sale as quickly as possible on the agreed terms.  Other agencies however operate differently – some of whom continue to advertise properties for sale after they have been sale agreed.

We’ll analyse local comparables, current demand, and unique features of your home to set a competitive asking price that attracts buyers and maximises your return.  Remember the asking price is NOT the selling price, and the selling price is the important figure which determines how much will end up in your bank account. All professional agents should quote similar asking prices. The difference should not be in the asking price, but in the price achieved. The agent who lists a property with the highest asking price, frequently ends up getting the lowest selling price – as buyers quickly write off over-priced properties, resulting in far less competition.