First time seller

[MrRobin]

So a few years back I became a first time buyer (of property) and found a wealth of information and free advice for my situation on the net. Now I am about to be a first time seller and can't really find all that much unbiased and free info at my disposal. Since many of you are seasoned ladder climbers, could you give me a few pointers?

How much should I expect to pay in agent fees? (% or fixed?)
How much is a HIP & where do I get one?
Any good sellers guides you know of on the internet

Sorry for the noddy questions...

TIA

[BrilloPad]

So a few years back I became a first time buyer (of property) and found a wealth of information and free advice for my situation on the net. Now I am about to be a first time seller and can't really find all that much unbiased and free info at my disposal. Since many of you are seasoned ladder climbers, could you give me a few pointers?

How much should I expect to pay in agent fees? (% or fixed?)
How much is a HIP & where do I get one?
Any good sellers guides you know of on the internet

Sorry for the noddy questions...

TIA

In which area are you selling? agents fees and performance vary alot from area to area.

[MrRobin]

Selling in Somerset. Property is worth around £150k

[Churchill]

Selling in Somerset. Property is worth around £150k

A veritable palace. I'll do you a straight swap for my garage here in Cambridge.

[miffy]

How much should I expect to pay in agent fees? (% or fixed?)

Does depend on the estate agency. When I sold my previous house (4 years ago) the first wanted 1% and the other 1.5%. I went with the cheapest.

How much is a HIP & where do I get one?

Good question! The local estate agency where I live are advertising free HIPS, I'd ask the estate agency after you've had your place valued. Get at least three agents round.

Any good sellers guides you know of on the internet

Not really, I'd always use an agency that seems to sell properties in my local area (they differ a lot). Next time you're in the car look out for SOLD boards and note the agent. I'd always use one that advertises on rightmove though.

[sasguru]

So a few years back I became a first time buyer (of property) and found a wealth of information and free advice for my situation on the net. Now I am about to be a first time seller and can't really find all that much unbiased and free info at my disposal. Since many of you are seasoned ladder climbers, could you give me a few pointers?

How much should I expect to pay in agent fees? (% or fixed?)
How much is a HIP & where do I get one?
Any good sellers guides you know of on the internet

Sorry for the noddy questions...

TIA

Agency fees vary from 1% to 2.5% (in London)
HIPS are a standard fee irrespective of the size of the property- approx £400 if you pay right now or the deferred option is £450.
Don't know of any sellers guides, but there's nowt to it, your solicitor should be able to advise.

[oracleslave]

A veritable palace. I'll do you a straight swap for my garage here in Cambridge.

I'll let you trade that up for my London garden shed.

[Churchill]

I'll let you trade that up for my London garden shed.

Deal!!

I was only expecting a rabbit hutch for that kinda cash!

Are you "North or South of the River"?

Coz RRH reckons Sarf of the river is pooh!

[sasguru]

I'll let you trade that up for my London garden shed.

And where will you store the guns and knives that you need to defend yourself in big bad London, eh?

[oracleslave]

Deal!!

I was only expecting a rabbit hutch for that kinda cash!

Are you "North or South of the River"?

Coz RRH reckons Sarf of the river is pooh!

Down Sarf. But if you're taking real estate advice from RRH then I may have to renege as you wouldn't be fit to live down here.