Hudson Moody

When the time comes to sell your home, how do you choose which estate agent to appoint? You have a tremendous choice of agencies and, on the surface, most appear to do more or less the same thing. But there is far more to moving than simply finding a buyer, and it is critical that when the time comes, you choose the right agent for you, your property and your situation. A good starting point is to find an agent who clearly understands the stresses involved in moving and who accepts that you are likely to want to sell your home with minimal stress and for the most attractive figure the current market will pay within a convenient timescale.

Many agents make unrealistic claims and rash promises, so here are some guidelines which we hope will help you choose the right agent to sell your home. Buyers overwhelmingly prefer to work with local experts, who they regard as "in the know", so choose a well-established local agent, and preferably one that has the backing of a national support network.