The most efficient way selling your home and make money, if you are on the move, is though a real estate agent. He will be able to carry out a number of tasks that you would find difficult to do on your own.

His first job will be to inspect your property, insurance and advice on price. In doing this, he will use his knowledge of the market and the state of your property to judge what price is likely to attract buyers and make money. By nothing details such as the size of the rooms, the state of the structure and any special features, he will be able to present these in the best possible light to those intending to buy a property in the district. To try to proceed on your own without an agent means advertising yourself on a hit and miss basis and even then, the way you describe your property might not be appropriate to attract a whole range of buyers.

Remember that most estate agents now work on a “no sale-no fee” basis so that it is in their best interest to make every effort to sell your property as soon as possible. They work on the basis of a fee which is normally set as a percentage of the price obtained for the property. You can place your property in the hands of a number of agents but a lesser fee will usually be charged if you put your property for sale with one agent on what is known as a “sole agency” basis. This means that he has the exclusive right to sell your property and if you sell your house though another agent while the sole agency exist you will nevertheless have to pay the fee to the sole agent.

It is normal to grant a sole agency for a period of time on an agent (say three months) to see what he can do.

Finally, with whatever agent you place your house, see that the terms and conditions are agreed in writing as a safeguard for both you and the agent concerned.