When inviting estate agents out to value your home, it’s completely natural to be drawn towards the highest figure. After all, on paper it looks like the best outcome — more money, better result.
You’ve probably seen it before — one property sells almost immediately, while another sits on the market for months with little interest.
Not all estate agents operate in the same way. And the difference often shows in the result.
When it comes to choosing an estate agent, most sellers naturally start by comparing two things: the valuation and the fee. On the surface, that makes sense. A higher valuation feels like more money in your pocket, and a lower fee feels like a saving. But in reality, neither of these factors on their own determines the outcome of your sale.
Choosing an estate agent is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when selling your home. But it’s also where many sellers unknowingly make mistakes that can impact their final result.
Most sellers assume that once their property is on Rightmove or Zoopla, the job is done. But in reality, that’s only part of the process.
