Before you put your home on the market
Appointing a real estate agent
Find out how to appoint a real estate agent to sell your property and compare the different types of appointments to see which suits you best.
Commissions
Agents earn their money by charging a commission. Find out how commissions work, what extra expenses they charge and what happens in unusual sales.
Appointing a solicitor
A solicitor can give you important legal advice about selling your home. Find out how to appoint your solicitor and what you should ask them to do for you.
Renovating and improving
You have responsibilities you must carry out before putting your home on the market. Find out what you need to do and when.
Getting a property valuation for sellers
You can get a professional valuation of a property before you sell it. Find out how to deal with a valuer and what to expect in their report.