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[Closed] Best way to sell a house - one agent or more?

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I need to sell my house presto pronto and am marketing it through a single estate agent. We've had 5 viewers in 3 weeks and one offer that fell through. Is it worth going on with 2 agents & taking the financial strap-on (higher commision for double vs single agents) or do most people find their houses via the internet rather than registering with an agent. Any advice?


 
Posted : 21/10/2010 6:48 pm
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They all advertise on the same websites. Everyone I know looks on-line.


 
Posted : 21/10/2010 7:02 pm
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best way to sell your house quick is to drop the price, not employ another agent...


 
Posted : 21/10/2010 7:04 pm
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Most people look online and if you're on with multiple agents, they'll all put your house online...loads of the same advert on RightMove/Findaproperty always looked desperate from a buyers perspective imo. I'd agree with jam bo.


 
Posted : 21/10/2010 7:10 pm
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One agent - more looks desperate on rightmove and primelocation. Get three valuations, pick the middle one. Accept 7% less than the asking price. We sold our house in six weeks in April. Still looking for a new one!

Oh and avoid Hamptons - their strategy is to pitch with an over-valuation to secure business and then get the seller to chip away at the price.

Realistically priced houses will sell.


 
Posted : 21/10/2010 10:37 pm