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Make sure that you obtain several quotations for any work that you are planning, for comparison.

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Choosing an estate agent.

It makes sense to choose a local estate agent rather than a national or regional one, as they have more experience in the local market place of selling homes similar to yours.

Key points:

When getting valuations from different agents, bear in mind the highest figure may not be the most realistic.

Check the terms and conditions - charges may vary quite widely from one agent to another.

Find out exactly what you're paying for, how and where the agent will advertise your property.

Home Information Pack, check how this is paid for and when in the process.

You may be able to negotiate fees, most agents charge a standard fee based on a percentage of the selling price, but try and negotiate the best deal.

Agree a maximum selling time. If you're happy with the service provided, you can always extend the time period, if not, you can change agents when the agreed time has elapsed.

Try and choose an agent you like, selling a house can be a long process, so it's important you get on.

Types of selling aggreement.

Under the more common sole agent agreement, the firm can only claim a fee if they introduce the buyer. Under this agreement you can still market the property privately through a sign in your window, a notice in the newsagent or through the interent.

A joint agency agreement means you can employ several agents. They will charge a higher fee for this and they may not work as hard knowing a rival might grasp the sale away from them. The trick is to employ as many agents as possible. Only the one who introduces the eventual buyer can claim a fee.

Professional bodies.

Look for members of The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). The NAEA works to a voluntary code of practice.

If you have a problem with your estate agent then contact the Ombudsman for Estate Agents (OEA), which gives buyers and sellers improved access to redress in the event of a dispute with an agent.

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