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Estate agents don’t always enjoy the best press, and yet it is estate agents we always turn to when it comes to selling our property. If you’re getting ready to sell your home, think about your priorities and decide whether you really do need the help of an estate agent.
Sell your home – the costs
The cost of selling your home can mount up, and a key expense is the fee that the estate agent charges. Usually a percentage of the price that's paid for your home, estate agents can take up to £5,000 for selling a house for £250,000. You will also have to pay legal fees, which can also increase if your sale falls through and you have to start again. In addition, the estate agent might advise that you decorate, put down new flooring or do some work in your garden in order to sell your home.
Sell your home – the process
Deciding to sell your home through an estate agent commits you to a long, drawn-out process. Your home will be marketed through the estate agent's website, their office window and the local paper, so everyone will know that you're selling and they'll all know what price you're asking. Then you have to conduct viewings, and wait for offers to come in. Once you've accepted an offer, you don't sell your home officially until all the paperwork is completed – and you're likely to be in a housing chain and your sale could fall apart through no fault of your own.
Sell your home – the alternative
There is a real alternative to using an estate agent to sell your home. Contacting a specialist property company gives you the opportunity to be in complete control of your sale. You will receive a cash offer for your home, and have the time to decide whether it's the right choice for you. Once you've agreed the price, your sale is guaranteed. There's no chain, so nothing can go wrong. You decide when you want to complete, and the cash is paid straight into your bank account on completion. You don't pay estate agent fees, and you can even arrange to rent back so that you don't have the worry and expense of moving home.
The Smarter Choice is a company that's dedicated to helping you to sell your home. We're available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we try to ensure that you get a written valuation for your property within 48 hours of your enquiry. We offer a guaranteed, stress-free sale for a fair cash price. Call us FREE on 01632 960543 now or use our online enquiry form and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.