Private property self-sale benefits
• private sellers now do not need to comply with:
o the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 or the
o Estate Agents Act 1979.
Plus private property sellers can gain from using a ‘third party’ online estate agent. Accessing security and a pool of potential buyers, getting help and support with working out property chains and insights into local property knowledge.
Self-sale property online
Here are two key tips if you intend to self-sell:
• make sure you put a realistic value on your house. Do this by looking at the price of similar properties in your local area. And look at the Land Registry website to see what prices properties have sold for in your area and
• be aware that when negotiating a price with a prospective buyer as they may likely expect your house price to factor in the savings you’re making on an estate agent's commissions. So be ready to be flexible.
One self-sell property website, Buy From The Owner offers online property selling. Key property sell and buy features on this site include:
• easy to post property advertising
• a savings calculator for self selling property and
• a helpful UK property finder search facility.
Enjoy your private property buy or sell experience!