Selling a property yourself is a lot easier and costs far less when using this website and the tools we provide thanks in part to the ongoing digital disruption in the property sector.
Digital disruption is nothing new, we all remember Kodak, Blockbusters, HMV and Woolworths, they failed to adapt to the changing economic and increasingly digital retail landscape. The same is happening with the large brand name estate agencies who in some cases rely too much on their brand value but cannot compete or deliver the value you deserve.
Increasingly, experienced property professionals are choosing to work independently rather than through large national brands. For some sellers, beginning the process themselves and then agreeing a fair fee with the right professional can be a practical and cost-effective approach.
By bringing your details together in a professional manner you make it far easier to engage the market and work with partners on preferential terms.
The Listed By Owners property portal is for those who want to start selling a property and take control of the sales process whilst leveraging social media.
Estate Agents Have Their Place — But They Are Not the Only Route
Estate agents provide a valuable service for many sellers. They offer structure, accompanied viewings and access to established marketing channels. For some homeowners, particularly those who are time-poor or unfamiliar with the process, that support can be reassuring.
However, their fees typically range between 1% and 3% of the sale price, which can represent a significant cost.
In most cases, an agent will prepare professional photography, create a listing and distribute it via their website and the major property portals. Today, however, the majority of buyers begin their search online — and many ultimately move within a relatively short distance of their current home.
With social media and local digital marketing, homeowners now have the ability to introduce their property directly to their own networks and local communities at a fraction of traditional commission costs. Often, the most likely buyer may already live nearby or be connected through extended circles.
Listed By Owners is built around the idea that you can manage the sales process yourself — professionally, transparently and with control. We even provide a downloadable board so you can generate local visibility immediately. For Sale Boards work, but estate agents boards are not your best option read more here.
For some sellers, beginning independently allows them to test interest, retain flexibility and preserve equity before deciding whether a full-service agency route is necessary.
The key is choice — and making that choice from an informed position.
Property Brokers
These are highly motivated sales professionals who may charge a little less than the local estate agent but they will get to keep most of the commission themselves which means they are motivated. Read more about Property Brokers here
Buying Agents
If your home is upwards of £800k then you may benefit from working with an experienced Buying Agent, these are experienced estate agents who recognised the skills they had acquired over many years and decided to flee the nest. They are worth their weight in gold, read more about Buying Agents here
Selling a property yourself makes sense, paying an estate agent a significant some of money when the task is not that complicated and you can do the work yourself at a fraction of the cost is the modern way. Save enough to top up your Pension or pay for the move or perhaps you save enough to buy a car?
Create your own listing here today https://listedbyowners.co.uk/login-or-register/
