Selling your home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions, and one that comes with a lot of legal steps. One of the most common questions homeowners ask is:
“When should I instruct a solicitor when selling my house?”
The simple answer? As soon as possible.
Getting your conveyancing solicitor involved early can make the entire process faster, smoother, and far less stressful, and that’s exactly where PLS’s FREE Sale Ready service comes in.
Why Timing Matters When Selling Your Home
Many sellers wait until they’ve accepted an offer before instructing a solicitor. While this might seem practical, it often leads to delays further down the line.
Your solicitor is responsible for handling all the legal work involved in transferring ownership, known as the conveyancing process. This includes checking property details, preparing documents, resolving any legal issues, and managing funds on completion.
If you instruct a solicitor after accepting an offer, there’s often a rush to gather information and complete paperwork, which can slow down your sale.
By instructing early, you’ll have everything in place before a buyer is even found, helping you move quickly when the right offer comes in.
When Should You Instruct a Solicitor?
You should instruct a conveyancing solicitor as soon as your property goes on the market, or even before listing it.
Early instruction allows your solicitor to:
- Review your title deeds and identify any potential issues
- Prepare key legal documents in advance
- Advise you on leasehold or freehold requirements
- Get ahead of the property searches
- Help you respond quickly once an offer is accepted
Simply put, the earlier you start, the fewer delays you’ll face later.
Get Ahead with PLS’s FREE Sale Ready Service
At PLS, we know how stressful moving home can be. That’s why we’ve created our FREE Sale Ready service, designed to help sellers prepare all their legal documents before finding a buyer.
When you use PLS’s Sale Ready service, you can:
- Have all your key documents ready to go.
- Resolve potential issues early.
- Speed up your sale once an offer is made.
- Reduce the risk of your sale falling through.
Our conveyancing experts work with you from the very beginning, so when that perfect buyer comes along, you’re ready to move forward straight away.
The Benefits of Getting Sale Ready
Here’s why sellers love our Sale Ready approach:
- Faster completion times – buyers don’t have to wait for documents or searches.
- Less stress – our team handles the legal prep so you can focus on your move.
- Stronger position with buyers – being Sale Ready shows you’re serious and organised.
- Completely free – there are no hidden costs for getting Sale Ready with PLS.
How to Get Started
Becoming Sale Ready is simple:
- Contact PLS and let our team know you’re planning to sell.
- We’ll start preparing your legal documents right away, for free.
- When your property goes on the market, you’ll already be one step ahead.
By the time an offer arrives, you’ll be ready to proceed without delay.
Make Your Move with Confidence
Selling your home doesn’t have to be stressful or slow. With PLS’s FREE Sale Ready service, you can start your conveyancing journey early, avoid common pitfalls, and make your move with complete confidence.
Get Sale Ready today, contact PLS to begin your smooth, stress-free sale.
