Selling your home can feel overwhelming—but knowing what to expect at each stage makes all the difference. Whether you're moving across town or relocating to a new part of Kent, this walkthrough will guide you step by step, keeping it stress-free, supportive, and family-focused.

1. Preparing & Staging (1–2 Weeks)

Start with the basics: declutter, clean, and stage your home to show it at its best. First impressions matter—neutral paint, tidy rooms, and thoughtful staging help buyers envision themselves living there.
 Average timeframe: 1–2 weeks to get everything polished and market-ready.

2. Valuation & Pricing Strategy

Next, get your property valued. Reach out to a couple of estate agents, compare their insights, and use tools like Rightmove or Zoopla for additional benchmarks. Pricing your home right is essential—too high cuts out buyers; too low means missed opportunities.

3. Listing & Marketing

Once you’re ready, your agent will list the property across key platforms with high-quality photos and compelling copy. Effective exposure on sites and social channels helps attract serious buyers fast.

4. Viewings & Receiving Offers (2–12 Weeks)

Viewings usually happen over the first 2–12 weeks after listing. This is where staging helps—bright, welcoming spaces resonate with buyers. Once visits begin, offers may follow quickly, so be ready to evaluate each carefully and respond promptly.

5. Offer Accepted & Solicitor Instructed

When an offer is accepted, your agent will collect the buyer’s details and proceed to drafting the Memorandum of Sale and other legal documentation. Instruct your solicitor early to avoid delays later on.

6. Conveyancing & Legal Process (8–12 Weeks)

This stage includes contractual review, property searches, surveys, and mortgage processes. From offer acceptance to completion often takes 8–12 weeks—more if you’re part of a chain.

Conveyancing may take longer if complexities arise. Staying proactive and responsive helps keep things moving.

7. Exchange of Contracts

Once all checks and paperwork are complete, you exchange contracts. At this point, the sale becomes legally binding, and a move-in date is agreed upon. Enjoy the moment—you’re nearly there!

8. Completion & Handover

On completion day, funds are transferred, your mortgage is settled, and keys are handed over. Your solicitor ensures everything is finalised, and the buyer’s ownership is registered.

A Snapshot Timeline

Overall process: Typically takes 4–6 months from listing to completion.

Offer to completion: Often spans 8–12 weeks—or as little as 8 weeks in chain-free cases.

Tips to Keep Your Sale Moving Smoothly

• Be responsive to agents, buyers, and solicitors—staying proactive can shave weeks off your timeline.
• Organise your finances and documentation early, including your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), title deeds, and ID.
• Choose reliable professionals—a good estate agent and solicitor can significantly ease the journey.

Ready to Roadmap Your Move?

At Family Homes UK, we’re here to support every moment of your selling journey with expertise and genuine care—from staging advice to timeline planning and everything in between.

Book your free 15-minute consultation call today to start mapping out your stress-free home sale, right here in Sittingbourne or across Swale.