Private property sales - you really can sell your house privately on the internet.

This our guide to selling privately on the internet. If you need some questions answered quickly you may also like to read our Frequently Asked Questions page (FAQ).

The concept of private property sales on the internet has been fully realised in the last couple of years, and many people are now aware that it is just as easy to sell their house or flat privately as it is to use an estate agent. Indeed many use both - a little known fact that you can sell a house privately as well as use an agent, and if you sell privately then you keep your commission! (Subject to certain conditions, read on to find out more.)

This guide has been put together to advise you of the procedures involved in selling a house or flat privately. We hope you find it useful.

You can work through the site page by page, or simply jump to the relevant section. Start with Why sell privately? for a breakdown of why you should consider selling your house or flat privately using the internet. Estate agents explains the role of the estate agent in the process, and the legal implications of using an agent and selling your property privately. Preparing the property - will give you advice on how to make your property look its best and ready for sale. House details on the net explains how you get your property privately up onto the internet. Taking enquiries - what to do when someone makes an enquiry about your flat or house? Conducting viewings - good techniques to follow when showing someone around your property. Clinching the sale is about the point when your prospective purchaser decides to put in an offer on your flat or house. The legal process explains what you need to do, and what you should be aware of, in the process of selling your flat or house. And finally, we lead onto the completion of the sale of your property.