Week 9 - DM & Co. Homes - The Solihull Property Market

How time flies…and may I start by wishing a Happy 4th Anniversary to the Dorridge office - it feels like only yesterday that I was handed the keys! Grateful as ever for the tremendous support that we have in B93 and for team that I have, going from strength to strength.

A week into March, activity levels are really picking up - sales across the business remain strong, and buyers will be pleased to hear that stock levels are starting to increase! There are some exciting properties coming to market, but still many that are being sold before they hit the likes of Rightmove.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind buyers in this market to be incredibly vigilant, get to know your agent, every agent - they are very likely to be the source of your purchase and if they don’t know about you, then you are already on the back foot. If you are waiting to see your dream home pop up on Rightmove, you might not be moving anytime soon.

I have made reference to the industry before, our role (as estate agents) within it, is very much in marketing - the products that we market are properties and are often the single biggest asset that our clients buy or sell. You cannot simply pop a property on the internet and expect it to sell for best price, in a buoyant market it will, but will it reach ‘best price’ - and what is best price, how is best price achieved?

These are the types of conversations that I encourage my teams to have when meeting prospective clients day-in, day-out.

If you would like to know more about how DM & Co. can help to achieve best price for your property in this market please feel free to get in touch to book a strategy meeting with your local sales team.

Right, that’s enough from me, here’s the round-up from across the business!

“A bumper start to March with 9 sales agreed and more properties under offer. I would love to say this is the start of the Spring rush, but in reality this is the new normal for now! With everything selling so quickly, more stock is needed NOW! This week I want to mention how the sales teams, across the Premium, Dorridge, and Solihull offices have been amazing. They are achieving incredible results for their clients, whether that be selling their homes for fantastic prices, or helping buyers find their dream homes. I am proud to say I work with an extraordinarily passionate sales team, and if you are thinking of either selling or buying, you will want to speak to them. Feel free to pop into the office - we would love to meet you!” - Lisa Smith, Branch Manager - Dorridge

“Thank you to the publications that have this week seen DM & Co. Premium featured across the Midlands and targeting a wider pool of buyers. I am over the moon to be expanding my team and look forward to introducing everybody to her in April, until then there is lots of work going on behind the scenes that enables us to continue to be able to deliver a marketing solution to property sales in the million pound plus market that is quite frankly, not comparable to anyother offering - time and time again, I am having conversations with clients that have been promised 'this level of marketing' but have fallen short - I strive to deliver the very best marketing solution and I am looking in particular for 4 & 5 bedroom family homes in Solihull, Dorridge and Lapworth with prices from £1m to £2.5m to market to some incredibly 'hot' buyers - not forgetting that Dominic has his private clients that are looking for simply the very best, 8,000+ sq.ft with budgets upto £5m” - Kathy Griffiths, Head of Premium

“Back from half term with a Bang! As we enter into early spring, the Solihull market continues to flourish with plenty of properties working their way through to market. There remains strong activity around the B90/B91 postcodes. Demand is as strong as ever for larger 3 and 4 bed properties. With this week seeing many of those important secondary school placements going out, it’s vital if you’re looking to move into the area for school catchments, that you get selling and moving before October for next years admission.” - Jo Sanders, Branch Manager - Solihull

“This week we’ve received unconditional offers on two exciting new schemes in Knowle and Solihull - meaning more new homes with DM & Co Land & New Homes coming very soon! We’re down to our last few on Collier Gardens, Tidbury Green and have just one remaining on Links Drive, Solihull - All new homes sold so far this year have been at asking price or above! The market is better than buoyant and we’re expanding the department to match that of the momentum we’ve built in recent weeks - more news to come on this over the next few weeks. Due to the number of opportunities being secured, we are really enjoying straightforward, open and honest conversations with developers looking to do business - We’re one of few that can help you find and secure what you’re looking for, get in touch if you’d like to know how I can help maximise the value of your land!” - Chris Evans, Land & New Homes Manager

“What I am enjoying most about the start of March is how we are really embracing the tenant demand & ensuring our tenants are hearing about our up & coming new instructions first!!! Resulting of course in properties being let before they have hit the "online market". My suggestion to any landlord with a vacant or marketed property that hasn't already let, is to get in touch as we have a huge range of fabulous tenants waiting to make your property their home! If you are a landlord and haven't joined The Landlord Club yet, please do by following this link to find out more!” - Gabrielle Argue, Lettings Manager

Let’s be honest - selling your home is never going to be easy, there will always be something that doesn’t quite go to plan - what is incredibly important is how your agent reacts to these instances.

If you would like to learn more about how we operate, please get in touch with the Solihull or Dorridge office on 0121 775 0101 or 01564 777 314 respectively.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Dominic Murphy

Managing Director – DM & Co. Homes