Going rate for Estate Agent fee

[bristolseagull]

My dad is selling a house in Bristol, he's using an estate agent called Elephant. I'm almost certain they are charging him 1%.

is that his first name or surname?

either way thats ridiculous.

 

[chimneys]

Dean and Co in Hangleton - ask for Ben ( and no, I don't work for them ! ).

This!

 

[The Wookiee]

I am in the same boat.
Have seen King & Chasemore and Henry Adams so far.
One was 1.675% amd the other was 1.75%.
Could really do with nearer 1%

It always puzzles me why so many people get hung up on fees before they even know what they have sold their property for ??

 

[Westdene Seagull]

It always puzzles me why so many people get hung up on fees before they even know what they have sold their property for ??

Because you sign the contract BEFORE you sell

 

[Vegas Seagull]

It always puzzles me why so many people get hung up on fees before they even know what they have sold their property for ??

What puzzles me is why people don't make agents 'work' to get YOU a higher price, which I've done on my last two...ie if you want 500k but would take 480k pay them 2% if they get 500k, 1.5% if they get 490k, 1% 480k or lower. This will stop them driving you down to a level you both know you will take and, in effect being on the buyers side, when it was you that employed them

 

[Chicken Run]

This!

Not This, he's at Portslade Old Village shop....

 

[Sam-]

Goldin Lemcke at the top of St. Aubyns in Hove. Only charged 1% really well treated too.

 

[Jam The Man]

My estate agent in Worthing is costing me £3300 flat rate inclusive of VAT and solictors fees. All told I guess that's just below 1.2% ish

 

[sam86]

Do NOT use Fox 'n Sons. That is all I have to offer on this thread.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Do NOT use Fox 'n Sons. That is all I have to offer on this thread.

Which is a VERY good bit of advice !

 

[SomptingSeagull]

Use an established and recommended high street agent with a good sales team.

Location, fee, fancy boards and nice adverts meaning nothing if the agents themselves are crap.

No need to sign a contract and no need to pay high fees, 1% is fine.

 

[SomptingSeagull]

It always puzzles me why so many people get hung up on fees before they even know what they have sold their property for ??

 

[tinx]

The going rate in Horsham seems to range from 1.25% to 1.75% as a lowest rate but as someone above said differeing rates dependant on sale price are also very common.

Thankfully we have part exchanged our house on a new build witht he developer so no fees to pay.

 

[Eddiespearritt]

I'm paying 1.25% - but this is not bad because it was a sliding scale agreement - for that money they have over-achieved my expected sales price. Seems a good idea to incentivise the agent to work harder for a top price.

 

[magoo]

Can anyone recommend an estate agent in B&H? Ideally one with a low % but also decent service. Also has anyone managed to bargain down below 1%?

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