When trying to decide which estate agent to instruct to let or sell your property you may find yourself asking the question “Do I really need an estate agent?”
Currently in the UK only 5% of homes are sold 100% privately. More properties to let are dealt with privately but still the majority are let through an estate agent. If you are not feeling confident at selling your property privately but wish to be more involved in the process, and save yourself money at the same time, you may wish to consider that over the last few years estate agency has been expanding and developing new branches, such as internet estate agency. Even supermarket giant Tesco are now branching out into internet based estate agency services.
It makes sense to utilise the ever increasing use of the internet when trying to sell or let your property. Although an internet estate agency will not have a high street presence they will have a very strong internet based marketing strategy for your property, look for an agent who will be able to give you access to all the large property portals. Many internet based estate agents also offer local coverage and for sale or to let boards, be sure to find out if these options are available from your chosen agency before you instruct.
If you decide to instruct an internet estate agency rather than a traditional high street agency be sure to make all the same checks. Ensure the company is registered with the OEA, it is also a good idea to give each company you are considering a call to see the response you receive. Testimonials pages are also useful when making your decision.
When considering if you need an agent or not the primary cost is generally financial. Choosing an internet estate agency can be cheaper than selling your property privately, and the exposure they will be able to provide you with in regards to property portals will most certainly be to your benefit
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