A recent survey by YouGov for SellingUp.com showed that 39% of property owners had heard of Purplebricks – but not many people know just how many alternative online estate agents there are to choose from. Ongoing research into the sector by SellingUp.com enables us to estimate that there are approximately 50 credible online estate agents in the UK – that’s a lot of consumer choice. Read more »
[Important SellingUp information: Housesimple is now called Strike and its property selling service is now 100% FREE. That means with Strike you can sell your property with no estate agent’s fees. For fully updated information on this opportunity to sell your home without paying a estate agent please visit the Strike website.]
Once upon a time – way, way back in the early noughties – they were simply called ‘estate agents’. Read more »
One third of property owners in the UK would “seriously consider” hiring an online agent if selling tomorrow, according to exclusive YouGov research for SellingUp.com. The polling company asked 1300 about their willingness to use an online fixed fee estate agent charging £300-£800 instead of paying a high street agency’s commission.
The purpose of the survey was to get a better understanding of sellers’ attitudes to the online estate agency sector and assess the potential size of the market. Read more »
Every year there are a series of industry prizes for the best estate agents in the UK. Entries cover a wide range of different areas and almost every aspect of the sector. Of course, what makes an agent ‘the best’ is not only somewhat subjective but depends on the criteria set – but here’s what the judges say about the online agencies… Read more »
In the month of its stock market launch, Purplebricks has been shown to be easily the most recognisable online estate agency. A poll of 1300 homeowners by YouGov for SellingUp.com found that 39% knew the Purplebricks name, even though it only launched in April 2014.
The survey revealed Purplebricks to have a far higher brand awareness than all of its six major online estate agents rivals combined, who between them tallied 22% recognition. Read more »
[Important content update: Housesimple is now called Strike and its property selling service is now 100% FREE. That means with Strike you can sell your property with no estate agent’s fees. For fully updated information on this opportunity to sell your home without paying a estate agent please visit the Strike website.]
Purplebricks online estate agent launched on the London Stock Exchange today with a valuation of £240 million. Read more »
Any estate agent will tell you about typical property buyers’ most obvious dealbreakers: think location, space, condition, transport links, crime, local schools and so on. But what about the many hidden factors that could make an otherwise keen property buyer reduce their offer – or worse, lose interest in the purchase entirely?
Does having a bad mobile reception matter to buyers more than living next door to a cemetery? Read more »
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HouseSimple is a leading competitor to Purplebricks and a popular choice for those looking for an alternative to Purplebricks. Read more »
Moving house is one of the most stressful life events. The actual move itself usually comes immediately after weeks or months of tension caused by dealing with buyers, estate agents, solicitors and so on. Then there is the enormous psychological pressure of finally selling your property, securing your new one and the large amount of money that is at stake. Read more »
Many reviewers state that they would recommend purplebricks to their friends because of the excellent customer service, the fair and transparent cost, and the speed with which their house sold.
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Strike (formerly Housesimple) was one of the first UK online estate agents and has been selling properties at a low fixed fee for more than ten years. Read the company profile to learn more, see the Q&A or go straight to the latest independent customer reviews of Strike. Read more »
Leading portal Rightmove would be used by 65% of buyers starting their property search today, ahead of Zoopla on 50%, a SellingUp.com survey has found. The poll asked 1000 potential property hunters about their portal preferences to help sellers decide which sites to get listed on. Read more »
Hiring a solicitor is one of the first things you will do when selling your property. They provide a vital service and like estate agents are an integral cog in the property selling machine. The truth is though that you don’t actually have to use a traditional high street estate agent.
If you want to save a few thousand pounds you can try giving the marketing of your property to one of the cheap online estate agents who will stick it on Rightmove and Zoopla for a few hundred pounds and you can do the rest yourself (viewings, negotiation etc.) Read more »
Online estate agency is a fast evolving sector with a handful of big competitors dominating and a large number of small entrants. With more than one claiming to be ‘the biggest in the UK’, SellingUp.com decided to look at who is leading in terms of number of properties listed on Zoopla.
Negotiating effectively over your sale price is a vital first step, but what would you do if your buyer cuts the offer later? This guide prepares you for re-negotiating to the finish, plus getting the best estate agent deal. Read more »
When you’re selling a property, the deal isn’t done until you have exchanged contracts. Many obstacles can derail your sale at any point. This guide has strategies for helping you to sign off your sale. Read more »
[Important SellingUp information: Housesimple is now called Strike and its property selling service is now 100% FREE. That means with Strike you can sell your property with no estate agent’s fees. For fully updated information on this opportunity to sell your home without paying a estate agent please visit the Strike website.]
Over the past few years a new type of property service has emerged – the ‘online estate agent’ – offering to sell your property for a low fixed fee. Read more »
When you hire a traditional estate agent you make a lot of assumptions. It’s not that you are being lazy, it’s just that it’s generally understood what you can expect them to do. In summary you would probably imagine that they would: Read more »