Selling Privately Guide.

It is a common misconception that Estate Agents play an irreplaceable role in the sale of a property, Actually these days thats not true. In the old days almost everyone used an estate agent as estate agents had the upper hand on advertising and being able to show the house to a bigger audience. Then the internet was born and now in this day in age more and more people every year are deciding the cut out the estate agent and sell privately (for sale by owner). Web sites now charge normally around £99 for you to list your house on there web site where hundreds of buyers will be searching. Move Spot has gone even further by allowing selling to list there sites free.

So how do i sell privately

First of all take some images of your home, Image from outside, Bedroom images, Bathroom, Living area, Kitchen and any other rooms you wish to show the buyers. Then use our selling tool and fill in your house information, Address, Description, Asking price and any other information requested. Once done you can then go to manage images and upload your images from your computer to your account and then your done!. Now your house will be live on the internet to many buyers who will be searching for there next home.
You will save £££ on agent costs by selling your home privately!

Dealing with your buyers

You will be dealing with buyers directly as you are the one selling your home. When a buyer has any enquiries they will email you directly or ring you if you have added your phone number to your listing. Once a viewing is arranged it is recommended that you clean up your home as some potential buyers cannot see past what is already there. Make your home look spacious and appealing as you want to sell your home as quickly as possible.

FSBO.org.uk estimate that 10% of sellers sell there homes privately. This is not down to choice but the lack of knowledge about selling property without an estate agent.

What about "For Sale" boards

For sale boards arn't only what estate agents use. Private sellers also use custom made boards or buy them from the web site they advertise there home with. Its estimated that boards can increase the chances of sales by 25% - 35% as many people still prefer to look around certain areas for houses that are for sale. It is good to have your ref. Number on the board so people can search the web site and look up your photos and property details.

There are legal restrictions to sale boards in certain areas. Click Here for an example of restrictions by worthing borough council

For more information on selling privately visit the For Sale By Owners non profit organisation at http://www.fsbo.org.uk or click here to go directly to the detailed guide.