So, you’re selling up and don’t know whether to instruct a traditional estate agent or a DIY fixed-fee agency. Let’s look at the pros and cons of both options.
If moving is on your mind, the first thing you need to do is find the right estate agent. But before you can do this, you need to answer a more fundamental question: what type of agent do you want to handle the transaction? You have two options:
- A DIY agency which offers a pared-back service and often charges a flat, upfront fee. (They’re called DIY agencies because often the seller handles things like viewings themselves.)
- A traditional agent who charges a commission on the price the property sells for. They’re often called ‘full-service agents’ because they usually handle the photography, social media campaigns, copywriting and advertising, floorplans, viewings and negotiations.
