Selling with Monks

Monks is a successful, dedicated, independent and experienced firm of Estate and Letting Agents with prominent offices in the County Town of Shrewsbury and the popular Market Town of Wem. We aim to provide our clients with the highest level of service and integrity that exceeds a seller’s expectations. Client satisfaction runs at a very high level and we pride ourselves on the fact that a substantial proportion of our ongoing custom continues to come from recommendations.

We just wanted to say that we were more than satisfied with the performance of Monks in carrying out our sale, and we wish you every success for the future. We are settling into our new home very nicely and are looking forward to our future there. - Mr & Mrs C

At Monks we appreciate your home is one of your most valuable assets and choosing an Estate Agent to represent you is an important decision which cannot be taken lightly. When instructing Monks to sell your property, you can be assured you have made the right choice. Maximum communication, presentation and exposure is key to us providing a first class marketing service to our clients.

Monks contemporary offices are located in the County Town of Shrewsbury and the busy North Shropshire market Town of Wem. Both offer prime high street window frontage prominently displaying properties, modern, light and relaxed seating areas and dedicated sales teams.

As a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors we are bound by the Royal Institutes Code of Conduct which requires the holding of Professional Indemnity Insurance and the professional auditing of clients accounts.
If you are considering selling your property it is important that you obtain reliable advice from experienced professionals who are familiar with the local property market.

At Monks our advice will include a current, realistic market valuation and appraisal. A recommended asking price will be given in order to achieve a sale on your behalf. These will be supported by comparable evidence of similar properties which have sold within a surrounding location.

Our professional and experienced marketing and appraisal team is headed by Director Judy Bourne who has worked within the local property market for over 25 years offering a wealth of knowledge with regard to the area and current property values, local amenities and any potential developments and changes which may have a bearing on the marketing and value of your home.

Contact Judy for your valuation, market appraisal and lettings advice judy.bourne@monks.co.uk
Quality colour brochures are produced which include internal and external photography, floor plans with room measurments and the required Energy Performance Certificate.

A member of our dedicated sales team will visit your property in order to familiarise themselves with the layout, its features and benefits and its surroundings, which then enables us to pass on first hand valuable knowledge and enthusiasm about your property which will encourage viewings. We strongly believe it is much easier to sell something we have seen and helps us to pass on information on the location and local facilities including schooling.

Your property will be featured in the local press along with comprehensive advertising on the main portals including Rightmove, OnTheMarket.com and our regularly refreshed Monks.co.uk. We use an abundance of high quality internal and external photography, floor plans and a detailed description, promoting your property to its best light.

Social Media now plays a key part in advertising your property to a wide range of potential buyers. By professionally using Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, we are able to promote your property to an untapped audience.

We also have an extensive database of quality buyers who are looking for their next home and with our latest technology and inhouse sales packages we are able to make contact with them immediately to provide them with details of your property.

“I wanted to take this opportunity to forward our gratitude to Monks in ensuring a smooth and hassle free purchase. Your support and guidance was very much appreciated.” – Mr & Mrs D
We feel viewings are the most important aspect in the process of selling a property and must be carried out with enthusiasm pointing out all of the properties features and benefits, including its location and amenities. We are happy to accompany viewings on your behalf, should you feel it would be more beneficial, however nobody knows a property like its owner and we are happy to provide advice on carrying out viewings to enhance your chances of conducting a successful viewing and sale.

Once viewings have taken place we will contact the prospective purchasers for their thoughts and feedback and where possible commence negotiations with offers whilst keeping you fully updated at all times.

I mainly dealt with Emily & on occasion Jo during the sale of my property. Every time I spoke to them I received a very professional & friendly service. In the past I have dealt with a number of other estate agents in Shrewsbury and I have never had the friendly & professional service that I received from Emily & Jo. I will have no problem in recommending Monks to family & friends.
Our dedicated and experienced team of Sales Negotiators will relay all offers and negotiations which will include qualifying your prospective purchaser’s financial arrangements, and ensuring they are in a position to proceed through to contract – a buyer is not a buyer if they are not in a position to proceed. When a sale has been agreed we will issue a memorandum of sale to all parties concerned. We are able to offer you access to a choice of approved local conveyancing solicitors whom we have worked hand in hand with for many years.

We cannot praise Monks enough for all their hard work, honest and professional service.

Progressing a sale from offer to completion is one of the most intricate and stressful parts of the process if not handled correctly. We pride ourselves on our dedicated Sales Team who will keep you advised every step of the way.
Once a sale has been agreed we shall guide you through the process to completion. An experienced Sales Negotiator will be appointed who will monitor the progress to ensure the smooth transaction through to completion. Constantly liaising with solicitors, financial advisors and your purchasers, but most importantly we shall keep you fully advised and updated at all times.
When the purchasers solicitors have received all the information they require including local searches, title documents and answered enquires raised you will be contacted to sign the sale contract. Both parties will exchange contracts which commits both the Vendor and Purchaser to completing the transaction, a completion date is set at this point.
Completion is generally set for a week after exchange of contracts though is open to negotiation, subject to both parties agreement. On the day of completion, monies will be transferred between the solicitors and once we have been advised they are in receipt of cleared funds we shall release the keys to the purchaser. Your solicitor will arrange for our invoice to be settled out of the completion funds.

Thank you for all the hard work you have put into the completion of our property which was above and beyond what should have been your responsibility. Much appreciated. – Mr & Mrs C
At Monks we are proud of our service and attention to detail. We offer flexible options to cater our Vendor’s individual requirements which can be discussed in more detail at your valuation and appraisal appointment.

These include:
- A free, no obligation valuation and marketing appraisal which is carried out by an experienced professional member of the team, accompanied with supporting comparable evidence.
- A tailor made, competitive inclusive commission package for sole, multi and joint agencies.
- High quality full colour sale particulars using extensive internal and external photography.
- Useful floor plans and EPC information.
- Distinctive `For Sale’ Board.
- A pro active accompanied viewing service, if required, with honest and genuine feedback.
- Prominent colour advertising within the local press.
- High Street presentation with eye catching window displays.
- Comprehensive internet advertising including Rightmove, OnTheMarket.com and our regularly updated Monks website.
- A established database of prospective purchasers who we will contact to arrange viewings on your property.
- Regular courtesy calls and constant updates on the marketing and sale of your property.
- A comprehensive sales team who are local, dedicated, professional and highly motivated.
- We are able to provide recommendations of industry professionals including Financial Services and local Solicitors who we have worked with over many years.
- Most importantly – No Sale, No Charge.