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How Can I Sell My House Without An Estate Agent? (Top 11 Steps)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Help to sell my property, Property discussionTagged How can i sell my house without an estate agent, How do I sell my house privatelyNo Comments

How can I sell my house without an estate agent is a question asked by those who don’t trust estate agents of don’t want to pay their agency fees.

In an Ipsos Mori poll in October 2018, estate agents still rank low on the trust scale of trusted professions, with only 30% of people trusting estate agents. The other main reason many want to sell their house privately is to save on estate agency fees, which on average is anywhere between 1% to 3% plus VAT.

How To Choose An Estate Agent (Don’t Choose Before Reading These 7 Tips)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Help to sell my property, Property discussionTagged How to choose an estate agent1 Comment

How to choose an estate agent is about asking the right questions and not necessarily going with the highest valuation. Ask for recommendations from friends or family.

One of the best tips is to ask three agents for a valuation. Plus check their fees for both sole and multi agency.

What Is Negative Equity (Negative Equity Example)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Property discussionTagged What is negative equity3 Comments

Negative equity means that the market value of your home falls below the outstanding amount of your mortgage that’s secured on it.

In this article an example is given of negative equity, together with taking a look at negative equity and Help to Buy.

When Should You Reduce The Price Of Your House? (Dropping House Prices)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Help to sell my property, Property discussionTagged Dropping house prices, When should I lower the price of my house, When should you reduce the price of your house, When to reduce the price of your house UKNo Comments

When should you reduce the price of your house is a question asked by sellers who’s house is not selling. Consider how long it’s been on the market.

Have you had any viewings and have you spoken with your estate agent?

When is the best month to sell your house in the UK (Key selling months in the UK)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Help to sell my property, Property discussionTagged Best month to sell your house in the UK, When is the best month to sell your house in the UKNo Comments

The best month to sell your house in the UK includes from late February through to June each year. The best months to list your house is March and April.

The months of December and January, together with August are the worst months to try to sell your house.

Top 7 Reasons Houses Don’t Sell (You Must Read This)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Help to sell my property, Property discussionTagged Reasons houses don't sell, What can you do if your house doesn't sell, What sells a houseNo Comments

The reasons houses don’t sell starts with marketing it at an unrealistic asking price. But also if your house isn’t selling could be down to a bad first impression. But it could be that it’s in need of repair, perhaps with a tired and old kitchen and bathroom. Perhaps also the decoration is out dated, looking tired and needs refreshing. Possibly you’ve instructed the wrong estate agent or they’re not working hard enough for you. Or maybe it’s the wrong time of year to sell.