Selling your property can be one of the most daunting tasks you undertake. While many people think finding a new home is hard, most of the trouble can come with finding a buyer for your existing property and also dealing with estate agents.

If you are thinking of selling your property privately then here at I Am The Agent we have some tips and advice for ensuring that you get the best deal. It isn’t just a case of picking the first agent you come across and as the biggest online estate agent in the market we can give you the best advice for finding the right buyer.

Online estate agents are cheaper

High street estate agents are likely to charge far more for selling your property than one that is based online. Most estate agents can charge up to 2% of the value of the propertyhowever costs associated with an online estate agent will be much lower and usually fixed.

For instance most online services that can sell your property will have a flat fee structure of anywhere between £250 and £1000 which means that you can potentially save thousands by using them to sell your property rather than a traditional high street agent.

You are in control

When you use a traditional agent you often let go of marketing your own home. While this can be a good thing for a lot of people it can actually be detrimental to the selling process.

Buyers are more likely to trust the person living in the property rather than an estate agent when it comes to marketing. So by showing people around yourself, using your own images for promotion, and arguing the case for your own property you are in a better position to sell your home.

Tips for selling property online

One you have decided to use an online estate agent then you need to start marketing and selling your property to prospective buyers.

·         Have professional images of the property taken with a wide angle lens for maximum effect

·         You need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to show energy performance and efficiency which can be a big sell for many buyers

·         Keep the property tidy for viewings at short notice and make sure you keep all viewing appointments

·         Make sure the property looks great before advertising so a lick of paint or some new lights to add brightness could be a short term expense for a long term gain

While there is a little more work with selling your property through an online estate agent the fact is that you have far more control over who views your property, what’s in your property and how you present it. With these basic tips you can give yourself the best chance of presenting your property in a good light and making a sale.

At I Am The Agent we have sold over 1000 properties last year alone and can let your property for a flat fee of £99 or sell your property online for just £299. As a no commission estate agent and currently the biggest online estate agent on the market we have no hidden fees, have a personalized and professional service, and can help you to sell your property to a great buyer.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch!