Landlords: let’s do business!

We value your let

Whether you’re a first time landlord, looking to let your own home, considering buy-to-let, or already have a portfolio of investment properties, Sears offers a free, no-obligation market appraisal to let you know what’s possible in the current letting market.

An experienced member of our valuations team will provide you with an accurate market appraisal based on recent rentals, your property’s condition, its letting potential and current tenant demand.

We’re not pushy, we’re happy to discuss all options, how to get the best return, and how letting could best work for you. ...And again, there’s no obligation to put your property on the market. Simple.

Marketing

Visibility is key. Your tenant will likely first see your property on the internet, but we never underestimate the power of local marketing given that over 60% of us move within a 5 mile radius.

From our high street window display... bright, smart ‘for let’ boards... prominent press advertising... local canvassing... through to our ever-growing database of registered applicants who we email, telephone and mailshot... we’ve got it covered.

Plus... there’s our easy-to-use website, showcasing our current available properties, and we’re actively engaged in social media too: today’s tenants can follow us on Facebook and Twitter without needing to register, spreading the word further and faster about new properties to the market.

What sets us apart from other agents is that we offer the same high level of property presentation to our lettings as we do our sales properties. It engages our tenants and helps quickly secure lets.

We offer the following:

quality photographs

smart, sharp property brochures all with detailed floorplans

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) organised for you

digital marketing across the UK‘s leading property portals,including rightmove.co.uk, primelocation.com and zoopla.co.uk; as well as our own website

social media marketing across facebook and twitter

print marketing in the property press plus local canvassing

bright, smart boards which add a hotlink to your property using QR-code technology

prominent window advertising in our high street property shop.

expert accompanied viewings - maximising your property’s benefits.

For lettings of £1,500pcm and above, our select service provides a free upgrade to your property’s marketing and presentation, along with a more bespoke approach to the service you’ll receive from us.

We believe ‘select’ sets a new benchmark in estate agency service, as it offers for mid-range properties and above, the essence of what other agents deliver at the premier end of the market. Sears select provides upgraded property brochures, upgraded photography, premium for-let boards, featured spots in the property press and on our website - plus a dedicated one-point-of-contact in the negotiation and management of your let.

...All at no extra charge and for our standard fee.

It’s our way of saying we understand that properties in this price bracket benefit from a different approach to reach the right tenant and secure the very best rental price.

If you have a ‘select’ property to let, select the right letting agent:
Sears select.

Sourcing & securing

Not only will we find you the most suitable tenant for your property, we’ll use our expert negotiating skills to secure the best rental figure too. We’ll then carry out a thorough vetting procedure on your prospective tenant for total peace of mind.

Looking after your let

Our Lettings team offers expert advice on the processes involved plus your legal obligations as a landlord. Deposits, inventories, permissions, gas & electrical safety, fire & furnishings... we’re fully versed and up to speed with all the latest legislations.

Then, from rent collection, property inspections and maintenance, our comprehensive Property Management options cover your every need: from a basic Introductory service, through to Full Management – where we’ll take care of everything.

Our Lettings team are here, on hand, to relieve you of the commitment of being a full-time landlord, and make letting clear and simple.

Please see our Fees and Terms for full a full breakdown of our costings and service levels