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.
Polaroid BHS and others failed to keep up with technology and the demands of cocooned consumers who are accustomed to shopping from home.
The High Street changed during the recession with more changes coming. As Gandhi said “‘First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.’
Listed By Owners offers a property portal for those who want to start selling a property yourself and to take control of the sales process and leverage 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 start the sales journey yourself — professionally, transparently and with control. We even provide a downloadable board so you can generate local visibility immediately.
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 using a Buying Agent, these are grown up 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?
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