At one time anyone selling their home would automatically use the services of an estate agent. However more recently with many people looking to cut costs and maximise profits from their house sales they have taken a DIY approach.

Now there is no doubt that marketing your home yourself is much easier than it used to be because of the wide reach of the internet. I mean let’s face it everyone uses the internet for everything these days.

Unfortunately, there is a lot more to selling a house than putting it on the internet and waiting for the buyers to call. 

The problem is that selling a house is not as simple as that. To sell a house successfully, you need to conduct extensive research. Remember when selling your home you will be responsible for everything from setting a price to organising viewings and negotiating with prospective buyers. While it may look like you will end up with more money at the end of the transaction that is not necessarily the case. So, below we’ve looked at five benefits you would get by using an estate agent in Wigan or wherever you live when selling your house.

Accurate Valuations 

It is the job of an estate agent to have comprehensive knowledge of the local property market. As a result, they will be aware of what is selling and what’s not in your local area and why. Assessing the value of your home can be tricky, if you undervalue it you could end up losing a lot of money, on the other hand placing an unrealistic price on it could see it sitting on the market for months on end. Estate agents tend to know the local area, house prices and the requirements of buyers. An important part of their job is to set an accurate price for your home to help ensure you get a quick sale at the price you want.

Effective Marketing 

Estate Agents know exactly where to market your property to attract interest from the right calibre of buyers. A good estate agent will be able to give your home much more exposure than you would be able to do yourself. The way they do this is by using methods such as for sale signs, branch window displays, internet, social media and online portals among others. Most estate agents will also have a list of potential buyers looking for properties of a certain type or in a specific area.

It Saves Time and Reduces Stress

Selling a house is regarded as one of the most stressful things you can do and doing it yourself can only add to the pressure. You’ll have to take responsibility for everything from booking viewings to dealing with all relevant legal paperwork. Estate Agents will oversee the whole process from start to finish helping reduce the stress. They will also conduct background checks on prospective buyers to ensure they are suitable for you, and prevent you from having to re-advertise if the sale falls through.

Professional Price, Negotiations and Viewings 

Negotiating a house sale is difficult and needs someone with previous experience. Getting it wrong can cost you a lot of money. One of the major benefits of an estate agent is you avoid direct negotiations with the buyer. Professional estate agents have years of experience in negotiating with potential buyers ensuring you get the best possible price for your property. Estate Agents will also arrange professional viewings of your property and if required will conduct those viewings for you.

Expert Advice is Always Close at Hand 

A good estate agent will always be on hand to help resolve problems as quickly as possible, and ensure they don’t adversely affect your sale. They will also mediate in any disputes and can offer expert advice on complex and legal financial issues. You will also be able to tap into your estate agents broad network of relevant professionals such as surveyors, solicitors and removal companies.

The things we have listed above are just a few of the reasons why using an Estate Agent could save you time and possibly money when selling your home.