Using an estate agent to sell the property will make the process easier as they will be responsible for:
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Valuing the property and advertising it in the best way in order to target suitable buyers
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Arrange viewings of the property and to show potential buyers around
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Receive offers from potential buyers and help negotiate offers
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An estate agent may be able to advise you on any improvements that could be made to the property to help achieve a sale
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Likely to have good knowledge of the local market
Estate agents normally charge between 1% and 3% commission on the sale price of the property for their services.
Most estate agents are registered with the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), to find local NAEA registered estate agents click here