Preparing a home for a confidential sale

Many significant homes are never publicly advertised. Owners may prefer privacy for personal, security or commercial reasons — and a confidential process can still be rigorous.

Separate the facts from the address

A property can be described accurately at a locality level, with the exact address shared only with qualified, identified buyers.

Prepare the documents early

Collect the documents a buyer's advisors will ask for before the first viewing. Gaps identified early are far easier to resolve.

Plan access around occupants

Where a home is occupied, agree viewing windows in advance. A viewing request is never a confirmed appointment until access is arranged.