Compare estate agents with confidence
Choosing an agent means weighing valuations, marketing plans, fees and contract terms. These guides set out what to ask, what to look for in a proposal and what to check in an agency agreement, so you can compare agents on the same footing.
This is an estimate from comparable sales, not a RICS or mortgage valuation, and not a survey.
Why do estate agent valuations differ?
Find out why estate agents recommend different prices and how to test their evidence before choosing your asking strategy.
How to compare three estate agents before choosing one
Compare three estate agents fairly, with questions on pricing, marketing, viewings, fees and the people responsible for your sale.
Questions to Ask at an Estate Agent Valuation
Practical questions to ask about an estate agent’s pricing evidence, proposed sales plan, accountability, communication and contract terms before you instruct them.
What should an estate agent marketing proposal include?
Check what an agent will actually produce, where the property will appear and how marketing decisions will be reviewed.
How to assess an estate agent’s local track record
Assess an agent’s local record by examining relevant completed sales, sample sizes and the claims behind headline performance figures.
How to compare estate agent fees and what they include
Compare the full estate agency fee, including VAT, extra costs and the services delivered before and after a sale is agreed.
What to check before signing an estate agency agreement
A practical checklist covering estate agency terms, notice, commission liability, additional charges and questions to ask before signing.
Should you change estate agents if your home has not sold?
Find out when changing estate agents may help, what to ask first and how to avoid problems with contracts and buyer introductions.
When is a second property market opinion worth paying for?
Understand when a written property market opinion helps, what it cannot do and how to check the reviewer’s scope and commercial relationships.
What Should an Estate Agent Weekly Update Include?
Learn which figures, buyer feedback, explanations and next steps belong in a useful weekly estate agent update.