Using an estate agent is not the only option

From saving money to difficult negotiations, we look at the benefits and risks

For most homeowners, it’s a no-brainer to employ an estate agent if you want to sell your house. It’s the tried and tested method, the easiest and most straightforward option, and it’s what the vast majority of us do.

Estate agents have professional expertise in selling houses and – possibly even more crucially – they act as a buffer between home owners and the huge uncertainty of the property market.

After all, property ...