Selling or Renting a Property

Square Yards currently offers three plans for sellers, each providing increasing levels of visibility, leads, and support. The entry plan is self-managed with limited leads and basic visibility. The mid-tier plan is also self-managed but provides significantly higher visibility, unlimited enquiries, more matched leads, assisted listing, and a Relationship Manager available for support — though not dedicated exclusively to you. The top-tier plan is Square Yards Assisted, offering the highest visibility, unlimited enquiries, the most matched leads, professional photography and video, and a dedicated Relationship Manager who manages the entire process — buyer interactions, site visits, and negotiations — on your behalf.

ℹ️ Plan names, pricing, and features are subject to change. Visit squareyards.com or check the My Listings section after posting to see current plan options before purchasing.

With a self-managed plan, you receive leads and enquiries and handle all conversations with prospective buyers yourself. With the Square Yards Assisted plan, a dedicated Relationship Manager handles buyer interactions, site visit coordination, and negotiation support on your behalf. This is particularly suited to NRI owners or those who prefer a hands-off experience while their property is on the market.

When you post a listing, Square Yards matches it against active buyer searches, saved searches, budget filters, and location preferences on the platform. Your property is presented to buyers whose stated requirements align with yours, rather than waiting passively for search traffic. Higher-tier plans amplify this through greater visibility multipliers and a higher volume of matched leads.

All enquiries route to your registered phone and email, and are also visible in the 'My Listings' section of squareyards.com. You can respond directly through WhatsApp or phone. On Assisted plans, your dedicated Relationship Manager handles inquiries on your behalf — qualifying serious buyers, scheduling site visits, and passing only shortlisted prospects to you for final conversations. Keep your listing updated with accurate details to reduce low-quality enquiries.

For free listings, enquiries depend on organic demand in your area and the quality of your listing — complete details, good photos, and a realistic price make a significant difference. Premium plans generate enquiries faster through increased visibility and active lead matching. If enquiries are slow, try improving your photos, refreshing your listing description, or reviewing your asking price against what similar listings in your area are transacting at.

Five things consistently make the biggest difference: (1) price the property realistically using Data Intelligence — overpriced listings sit for months; (2) invest in professional-quality photos and a video walkthrough; (3) keep the property presentable for unannounced visits; (4) respond to enquiries within the same day; and (5) upgrade to an Assisted plan if you want proactive buyer matching and negotiation support. Fair price + good visibility + responsive communication is the reliable formula.

You can view enquiry activity through the My Listings section on squareyards.com. On paid plans, your Relationship Manager also provides updates on buyer interest and feedback received.

The most reliable starting point is government-registered transaction data — what similar properties in your locality have actually sold or rented for, not just asking prices. Square Yards' Data Intelligence platform provides this data for any project or locality, including recent transaction prices, price trends over time, demand heatmaps, and price-vs-size comparisons — all drawn from primary government sub-registrar records.

For rental pricing specifically, compare similar properties in your area by configuration, furnishing status, floor, and proximity to offices, metro stations, and schools. Fully furnished properties typically command a meaningfully higher rent than unfurnished equivalents.

For a more formal and documented estimate — particularly before a sale, or if you want a credible number to anchor negotiations — Square Yards offers a Property Valuation (e-Valuation) service.

Square Yards offers an e-Valuation service — an AI-driven online report reviewed by an experienced valuation team. A single report covers three perspectives on your property's value:

• Estimated Market Value — what the property is likely worth in the current market, based on comparable recent transactions adjusted for size, floor, age, furnishing, and features.
• Rental Value — the monthly rent your property could realistically command in current market conditions.
• Government Benchmarking — your property's value cross-referenced against official circle rates or ready reckoner values.

The report is delivered within 24–48 hours. It is best suited for price discovery, negotiation preparation, investment planning, rental yield assessment, and pre-approval loan inquiries.

Important: The e-Valuation is an online/desktop report and does not involve a physical inspection. Banks do not accept it for final home loan sanction — formal loan approval requires a physical valuation by a bank-empanelled certified valuer. For legal purposes such as taxation, court proceedings, or capital gains calculations, a certified physical valuation by a government-registered valuer is required.

While no documents are needed to post a property listing, you will need the following when progressing toward a sale:

• Original title deed and all previous sale deeds in the chain of ownership
• Encumbrance certificate confirming no loans or legal charges on the property
• Occupancy Certificate (for apartments and builder floors)
• Society NOC and share certificate (for society properties)
• Approved building plan
• Property tax receipts — latest, and confirmation of no outstanding dues
• Identity proof and PAN card of all owners
• Bank NOC if there is an outstanding home loan on the property

⚑ Exact requirements may vary by state, property type, and transaction. Square Yards recommends having all documents reviewed by a legal professional before entering into a sale agreement.

A sale deed is the primary legal document that transfers ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. It records the agreed terms — the sale price, payment details, property description, and the obligations of both parties. Once signed by both parties and registered at the Sub-Registrar's office in the property's jurisdiction, ownership is legally transferred. The sale deed is typically drafted by a legal professional, and both buyer and seller should have it reviewed independently before signing.

Stamp duty is a state government tax levied on property transactions as a percentage of the transaction value. Registration charges are fees paid to register the sale deed at the Sub-Registrar's office. Stamp duty rates and registration charges vary by state and property type.

⚑ Always verify current stamp duty and registration charge rates with a legal professional or on the relevant state government portal before finalising a transaction — these vary by state and are subject to change.

Yes. The standard process involves obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your lender confirming the outstanding loan amount and their consent to the sale. The sale proceeds are used to repay the outstanding loan at closing, and the lender then releases the original title documents. Square Yards recommends coordinating with a legal professional to manage this process.

Yes, in most cases. Selling an under-construction property that you have already booked involves obtaining a No Objection Certificate from the developer permitting the transfer, and executing a tripartite agreement between you, the new buyer, and the developer. Transfer charges may apply as specified by the developer. The new buyer then takes over your allotment and payment obligations.

Ownership is transferred through the registration of the sale deed at the Sub-Registrar's office in the property's jurisdiction. Both buyer and seller (or authorised representatives) must be present along with two witnesses. Applicable stamp duty and registration charges are paid at the time of registration. Once registered, the buyer is the legal owner. The buyer should also update records with the local municipal body and the housing society thereafter.

Square Yards offers access to legal services through its platform, including title search, litigation search, documentation assistance, and property registration support. These can be accessed through squareyards.com/legal-services-for-real-estate.

Yes. You can post a property listing online from anywhere in the world. The Square Yards app and website support international phone numbers across multiple countries. For sellers who need on-ground support in India — site visits, buyer interactions, and negotiations — the Square Yards Assisted plan's dedicated Relationship Manager handles all of this on your behalf. For rental property listings, Azuro provides the same fully managed service for landlords anywhere in the world — making it especially valuable for NRI property owners.