Up front estate agent fee???

Paulyh · 24-07-2009 9:46am #1

I'm looking to put a house on the market:eek: i know its the worst time possible, but just want rid of it.........

i'm interested to know, do all estate agents charge an up front fee for advertising costs? and what deals has anyone struck with estate agents when selling a house??

surely in this day and age they would be jumping at a chance to sell a property.

any thoughts would be appreciated

D3PO · 24-07-2009 9:49am

sell it yourself.

Pay to put it on my home and daft. Errect your own for sale sign. I mean the EA's do little more than this and faciliate viewings.

For the rate they charge its an absolute rip off

Paulyh · 24-07-2009 9:56am

i agree, but i dont really have the time to organise viewings etc. i dont live in the house, or live near it......so thought the estate agent route would be the most hassle free, be it costly.

D3PO · 24-07-2009 10:01am

ok well on your original post yes its pretty normal to get the advertising fee up front.

Cathmandooo · 25-07-2009 12:34pm

Yes EA's do ask to be put in funds for boards and advertising before putting the property up, standard practice these days.

the_syco · 25-07-2009 12:48pm

Instead of asking them to do stuff for you, ring them, and ask about information about houses nearby where you're selling. Ignore the ones that give little info out, and make a list of the ones who are helpful: if they're helpful to someone who wants to buy a house, they'll be helpful to someone wanting to buy your house.

dennistuam · 02-08-2009 9:53pm

speaking as a ea i dont personlly charge a up front fee
but many of competitors do or say they do
but i know they are not geting it from the house seller
if i thought i had a decent chance of selling it i would gamble on taking it
adverts serious price
but if i thought your were looking for a lunney price i would be gone out the door
where is the house by the way

Paulyh · 04-08-2009 8:03am

the house is in Lusk Village........still undecided of weather to sell put it on the market now or not. if i dont do it now, i'll have the hassle of maintaining it etc.....which i cant be bothered with tbh. so i just want rid of it at a realistic price, what that will be :rolleyes:

Up front estate agent fee???

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