Date Published 02 October 2026
If you are selling your home in Newtownards, your goal is simple: achieve the best possible price, with as little stress as possible along the way. The good news is that Newtownards remains an active and popular market, with steady demand from families, first-time buyers and those relocating within North Down. But getting the best result is not down to luck — it comes from doing a few key things right. Here is how to give your Newtownards sale the best possible chance.
START WITH THE RIGHT PRICE
It sounds obvious, but pricing is the single biggest factor in how well your sale goes. It can be tempting to go with whichever agent quotes the highest figure, but overpricing almost always backfires. A property that launches too high sits on the market, loses momentum and often ends up selling for less than it would have if priced correctly from the start. An accurate valuation, based on what comparable homes in Newtownards have genuinely sold for, is what attracts strong early interest — and that early interest is where the best offers come from.
PRESENT YOUR HOME AT ITS BEST
First impressions count enormously. A clean, decluttered, well-presented home photographs better, shows better and ultimately sells for more. It is well worth taking the time before listing to tidy, freshen up and deal with any small jobs that have been put off. Quality photography and a well-written description then ensure your home stands out across all the major property portals, where the vast majority of buyers begin their search.
MAKE VIEWINGS EASY FOR BUYERS
This is an area where agents differ hugely, and it directly affects your final price. Buyers lead busy lives, and if they cannot view your home at a time that suits them, they simply move on to the next one. Being flexible and proactive with viewings — including evenings and weekends — means more people through the door, and more interest means a stronger sale. It is one of the most common reasons our clients tell us we outperform other agents.
CHOOSE AN AGENT WHO KEEPS YOU INFORMED
One of the biggest frustrations sellers report is being left in the dark — chasing for feedback and hearing nothing for days. A good agent keeps you genuinely updated at every stage, with honest feedback after every viewing and a real point of contact who actually picks up the phone. Selling your home should never leave you feeling like you are the one doing the chasing.
SELLING IN NEWTOWNARDS WITH ANDREWS AND GREGG
We already act for sellers across Newtownards and the wider North Down area, and we built our reputation on exactly these things — honest, realistic valuations, proactive viewings arranged around buyers, and communication our clients can genuinely rely on. As established estate agents in Bangor and Newtownards, we also serve Donaghadee, Holywood, Crawfordsburn and Helen's Bay, bringing real local knowledge to every sale. We hold a 5 star rating on Google from over 75 client reviews, built on honesty, communication and results.
Andrews and Gregg are an independent estate agency based in Bangor, serving homeowners across North Down including Bangor, Newtownards, Donaghadee, Holywood, Crawfordsburn and Helen's Bay. We offer free, no-obligation property valuations and a personal, professional service designed to achieve the best possible result for every client.
Contact Andrews and Gregg today for your free valuation. Call us on 028 9146 5000 or visit andrewsandgregg.com to book online.
