Question 1

How much does it cost to sell your house?

Accepted Answer

There are a lot of costs to consider. Firstly, there’s the estate agent fee. At Strike and Purplebricks, we don't charge commissions, but some estate agents will charge you an overall fee and may charge extra for things like advertising and negotiation. Always check the details carefully. Then there are other costs to consider — solicitor’s fees, moving fees, any tax you may be liable for. Check out our selling guide for the full picture.

Question 2

Does it cost money to go on Strike?

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With us, no. We provide photos, floorplans, and advertising on the major property sites like Rightmove and Zoopla for no fee at all. You’ll only have to pay if you choose one of our optional services like our unlimited hosted viewings service. But if you don’t need these, that’s great — we’ll sell your home for free. You’re in the driver’s seat, after all. With some estate agents, you’ ll pay an overall fee to be listed with them — and you may even pay extra for advertising. That’s why you should always read the fine print.

Question 3

What is free and what costs extra?

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We offer a full estate agency service for free — that means photos, floorplans, negotiating your sale, and being by your side right through until moving day. We even give free mortgage advice. Optional extras, like professional video trailers or hosted viewings, cost more — but only if you choose to use them. We're here to help you sell your home, however works best for you.

Question 4

How can Strike really be free?

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Does it sound too good to be true? It’s not. Strike really does sell your home for free. Firstly, we don’t have to pay expensive overheads because we don’t have any high street offices. That makes a huge difference. But the Strike model is different from other estate agents in that we only make money through our partners or our optional extras. If you choose to use one of them for mortgage advice or moving services, we get a fee — and we’ll always be upfront about that. If you don’t want to use them, that’s OK. We’re still happy to sell your home for free. We just want you to be happy with how you’re selling your home, whatever that looks like for you. Want to learn more? Don’t hesitate to ask. We’re always happy to share.

Question 5

How do online estate agents make money?

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Good question. We can’t speak for everyone, but we offer a fully managed free service. We’ll charge you a small fee if you use one of our optional extras and we get a referral fee if you use one of our partners. But you’re never under any obligation to use them and we’ll always sell your house for free, no matter what. Other companies charge a flat fee to sell your home — even if it doesn’t end up being sold — which can still cost you hundreds of pounds. We think that “free” is better for everyone.

Question 6

Do I have to use one of your recommended partners in order to sell for free?

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Never. Our recommend partners are just that — recommended. If you don't want to use them, that's not a problem. We'll still sell your home for free.

Question 7

How much do you make from 3rd party referrals?

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That depends. Like most mortgage brokers, we get a fee from the lender. But unlike most brokers, we don’t take a fee from our clients. So you can be sure that we’re always giving you great, unbiased advice. For free. Whenever we point you toward one of our other partners, we 'll let you know. When they give you a quote, our referral will be included — so you always know exactly where your money is going.

Question 8

Do I have to host my own viewings?

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We think that you’re the best person to show off your home — you know all of its nooks and crannies, after all. If you’ve loved living in your home, you’ll be able to tell other people why they’ll love it, too. Want us to take care of it? That works, too. We offer hosted viewings, perfect for if you’re out of town or want to sit back and relax.

Question 9

How long does a home viewing last?

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That depends. Some viewings might only last five or ten minutes, others may last much, much longer. Larger homes can take longer to view and some people are just more thorough than others. Just because someone moves through the house quickly, doesn’t mean they’re not interested. Sometimes people can look in every single cupboard and then not make an offer. Some viewers do a very quick initial viewing and then come back with a friend. Everybody’s different.

Question 10

What if I don’t want to host a viewing?

Accepted Answer

Not going to be in town? Worried about stage fright? We get it. If you don’t want to host your own viewings, that’s totally OK. We offer a hosted viewing service. We’re here to help you sell your home, in whatever way works for you.

Question 11

How long does it take to sell your house?

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It depends. That average time from when a property goes up for sale to when an offer is accepted is around 10 weeks — but it can vary dramatically. Some houses might sell within days, while some can take months and months — especially if the asking price isn’t realistic. Our local expert will talk you through where your home should sit in the market for a quick sale, if that’s a priority for you.

Question 12

How do I find out the market value of my house?

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There are a few different ways. There are a lot of online valuation calculators that will use some basic information about your home to give you an approximate valuation. But if you want a more accurate idea of the market value of your home, it’s always good to have an in-person . We offer valuations with a property expert for free, with no obligation to sell with us.

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