PROMOTION Gaining the Upper Hand Cheshire Life learn from leading property expert David Lewis from Garrington about how he provides his clients with a competitive edge when finding their next home How do you assist your clients? Last year there was a shortage of peemium properties available for sale, and I feel that this year will be no different. Giving clients access to off-masket opportunities is seen by many buyers as a major benefit of working with a Property Findee. We either source these through the established relationshps we have with sellingagents and local business contacts, or directly withGarrinton do every day, we have the homeowners looking to sell their home away from the publik eye solicitors or Bnancial advisors who can help with a mulkitude of matters related to their specialist sector Whilse this doesn't mean we sell property (we don't), we are able to advise homeowners on the best strategy to sell their home, whether it be through an agent where we assist in the selection and formation of the sales strategy as well as David Lewis right contacts and tend to look at property in a much more objective, practical and unemotional manner than many buyers All this is essential when weighing up the relative merits of a property, handling the negotiations and navigating the verseeing the whole sales cycle or selling privately through an off market approach Other clients value our expertise with regard to pricing. as on some occasions estate agents (and sellers) can become over optimistic with their valuations(and difficulh and often tense period during expectations).All oflers made on beho conveyancing clients for a property are supported with a detailed analysis of comparable properties Do you just find property or and local knowledge, so buyers can be confident that they are paying a peice which Garrinton's expertise covers all aspectsthebest interests wbo is not conllicted by is sensible relative to masket conditions of buying and selling residential property rying to sell them anything What's the biggest benefit of people using your service? The short answer is'it depends' and will always be reliant upon market conditions and what a client is looking to achieve. A common theme for mos clients is that they wish to save time and money, and like the fact that they have somebody looking after are there other services you offer? Sor private and investment purposes Can't people just do this themsees? Fromour hamble beginnings when Phil The nature of how we work with elients Yes of course, people can and do bay property for themsehes However, a good ounded the irm before TV fame, the analogy is using an accountant to complete company has grown to become a natiol lient's needs and recommend solutions your tax return-this is something most of business offering residential property us are capable of doing, but it takes an awful advice to both buyers and sellers alke. long time and using an expert can provideaing historically helped just buyers our house hunters in various ways, clients financial benefits that far outweigh the fees. role has evolved to 'trusted advisor' which exprss how they feel they are 'drowning in Spencer from Location, Location, Location locally and indeed across the UK, is that we take time to fully understand a and properties based on research and a sound logic. Whilst the internet has helped Using a Property Finder can be very similar. Buying property is something frequently encompasses all elements of anfomation and are seeking some wisdom property move and indeed onward home rom somebody experienced to help filter ownership, akin to other professionalslike options and guide them If you are considering your moving options and would like more information on how Garrington can save you time and money, contact David Lewis to arrange a no obligation meeting: 01565 81810 info garrington.co.uk www.garringtonnorthwest.co.uk