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“An
experience I will always have pleasant memories of, and whenever
I sell, I will be back to HouseWeb!"
Mr
Harvey told us how his first
experience of DIY house selling wouldn’t be his last!
“This was the first time we sold privately but from the outset
I had no reservations. I can do as good a job, if not better,
than the so-called professionals, who care more about the fee
than about their clients and are nothing but a hindrance from
the moment a purchaser is found.
I decided to use HouseWeb after I read an article
in ‘Which magazine’ where HouseWeb was highly recommended.
Moreover, research of other companies revealed that HouseWeb
seemed to provide a better, more professional service. Putting
the advert together was, with HouseWeb’s quick, professional
attitude and assistance both by e-mail and phone, a DODDLE!
The
third person to view made an offer on the evening they viewed
the house. A grand total of fourteen different people contacted
me over a period of four months.
I
had several estate agents value the property varying
from £148,000 to £152,000. As the property sold for £150,000
it achieved the average, which did not surprise me as I had been
watching the market for some time. I suppose I approached the
agents for reassurance more than anything else and to check out
their outlandish fees! I haven’t worked it out exactly, but I
guess we saved between £1,520 & £1,900.
Considering the increase in house prices, I
cannot see how the agents can justify the same percentage as a
fee. Over the past three years in some areas their fee has in
effect trebled. Who else has achieved that growth over the same
period?
My tips for selling property……
- The
universal rule is ‘The more you put in, the more you get
out’.
- Be
yourself,
be approachable but don’t get in the way.
- Do
not waste your time or money on estate agents! The sooner
the private market reaches a critical mass nationally the
better. The extinction of estate agents is not too far off.
- It is far better to take a hands on approach and do it yourself. No
to-ing & fro-ing in a game of Chinese whispers
I would like to thank
HouseWeb for their help and personal service. It is an
experience I will always have pleasant memories of, and whenever
I sell I will be back!”
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