Would it be better to sell my property privately with PropertyHat or use an Estate Agent ?
Estate agents can perform some of the processes involved in selling a property. They can offer advice, act as a go-between between you and your potential buyer(s). Here is a list of the services that an agent might offer:- • Advice on property valuation • Preparation of property details • Advertising your property • Arranging appointments for viewings • Following up buyers to obtain ‘feedback’ • Collation (from you) of relevant documentation • Receiving and forwarding offers • Selling mortgages, insurance, legal or other services • Holding pre-contract deposits (sometimes paid by the buyer) • Communicating with your solicitor / conveyancer • Keeping tabs on the progress of exchange of contracts • Advising on the status of ‘chains’ • Holding the property keys on completion date. However they also charge a lot of money for this service! You need to consider whether the amount you will pay to an estate agent in commission is worthwhile. PropertyHat is FREE, simple and easy to use, and off
