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The Advantages of Private Sale
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*£850 is the average saving on a typical sale and purchase through our panel of conveyancing solicitors compared to using a high street solicitor (Survey of 52 high street solicitors, September 2010).
Click here for free conveyancing quotes
*£850 is the average saving on a typical sale and purchase through our panel of conveyancing solicitors compared to using a high street solicitor (Survey of 52 high street solicitors, September 2010).
Summary
Reach more buyers: Today, 95% of property Buyers search for their new home online. A listing on House Hop allows you to reach over 3 million UK property Buyers each month.
Better marketing: The online tools that House Hop provide allow you to market your home better than most estate agents.
Get a better price: Studies show that estate agents often sell properties for less than they are worth for a quick sale. House Hop provides comprehensive guidance on, and tools for, valuing your home.
Save thousands: The average estate agent's commission on a £200,000 house is £3,000 plus £450 VAT. Advertising your home on House Hop is free for as long as it takes to sell.
Achieve a quicker sale: A recent survey by Alliance and Leicester showed that private sellers sold their homes more than a month quicker than those who used estate agents.
Maximise your chance to sell: Selling your home on House Hop does not prevent you listing with an estate agent (but make sure you have a "sole agency" agreement).
Enthusiasm: No one knows your home, its best features and the local amenities better than you do. You are the best person to conduct viewing's of your home.
Focus: Private sellers are motivated to give their full attention to selling their homes. By cutting out the middleman they can drive the sale process forward faster than a traditional agent.
Incentivise your estate agent: If your estate agent knows you are selling your home privately they are likely to work harder for you to avoid missing out on commission.
Lower estate agent commissions: A free listing on House Hop gives you real leverage when it comes to negotiating a commission rate with your estate agent. It's very awkward trying to justify a commission of £3,000 plus VAT on a £200,000 house when someone is standing in front of you saying they can sell it themselves for free!
Estate agents don't do legal work: They just find you a Buyer. The legal work is all done by your solicitor. House Hop can provide you with free quotes from approved conveyancing solicitors.
Privacy guaranteed: House Hop never pass your details on to third parties and Buyers contact you via our secure email system, letting you choose whether to give out your contact details.
