Selling your house online has a lot of people curious — but if you’ve always done it the traditional way, you may have some questions. Firstly: What does selling online even mean?
Every online estate agent works differently, but selling your house online means using an agent that doesn’t have an in-person location. They use technology and expertise to market your listing. Plus, because they’re not paying for in-person offices, they can pass the savings on to you.
But every online estate agent has their own approach. At Strike, we offer a full estate agent service that puts you in the driver’s seat, without any fees — but more on that later.
First, let’s take a look at the different ways to sell your home and what selling your home online has to offer.
When it comes to ways to sell your home, you’re probably most familiar with traditional high street agents — but there are actually a few different options out there. They all have their individual pros and cons.
You’re probably familiar with traditional agents. To sell with them, you get a valuation and then sign a contract — locking you into an agreement with them for up to 13 weeks.
PROS
Physical office
Recognisable names
CONS
High fees — usually 0.75% to 3%
Long contract tie-Ins
Not always tech-friendly
A lot of people like the idea of an auction for a quick sale — and, in some cases, it can be quick. But there are a couple of catches.
PROS
Quick sale
Quick payment — normally within 30 days
CONS
Flat fee and auctioneer fees, up to 2.5%
Won’t necessarily achieve the best price
The idea of selling a home privately can be tempting, especially if you’re looking to avoid paying agent’s fees. But it’s not always that simple, especially if you’re looking to get the most money for your property.
PROS
Avoid estate agent fees
Only deal with buyers you know
CONS
Awkward negotiations
Won’t always achieve the best price
No guidance through the technical side of selling
Can you avoid high fees while still getting help selling your home? That’s what Strike is all about."
The most obvious benefit of selling online is the price. Online estate agents don’t have to pay for brick-and-mortar shops, so they pass the savings onto you. But it’s important to know that not all online estate agents are the same.
We can only speak for ourselves, but we try to make things as straightforward as possible, offering a full service for free — with optional add-ins only when you want them.
Some estate agents may charge you a flat fee that you pay upfront, others may ask you to pay on completion. With us, you don’t have to pay at all, if you don’t want to.
Think that selling your home should be a little simpler? And a lot less expensive? You’re in the right place. Here’s how the Strike model puts you in charge of your home sale — and how we do it for free.
Our local property expert will visit your home to give a bespoke evaluation — with no fee and no obligation to sell with us. We’ll talk to you about your needs and sales expectations. We’re there to advise on price, talk you through the major property marketing sites, and go over next steps — whether you choose to sell with us or not.
Time to go on Strike. Once you’re happy with the valuation, we can get your listing online within a few hours. We list on Rightmove, Zoopla, and 100s of other sites — along with any interested buyers we have in our records. Then, the magic happens. We start getting viewings booked in and potential buyers through your door.
We think you’re the best person to sell your home, so we encourage sellers to host the viewings. After all, nobody knows your home like you do.
Not going to be around? Don’t feel like hosting? Don’t worry about it — we offer hosted viewings for an additional fee.
We offer a fully-managed service — that means we’re with you, every step of the way. We’ll negotiate offers on your behalf to make sure you get the best possible price and we manage the legal to and fro all the way until the end. Any questions, any concerns, any niggles — we’re at the end of the phone for you. And we’ll do it all for free.
Sound good? We think so, too. Book a no-obligation valuation here to get started.
Is it faster to sell your house online?
Often, yes. There are a lot of factors that will decide how fast your home sells — your asking price being one of them. But online estate agents can often move more quickly than traditional ones, using better data and online resources to ensure your home is viewed by as many people as possible.
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