No, the fact is, without exception, it is always better to put your home on the market first, as long as you are honest about your situation with prospective buyers. Better still, if you already have a pretty firm offer – and best of all if you have already exchanged contracts or completed!

Can you view a house if yours is not on the market?

Some vendors simply won’t allow viewings to take place with buyers who don’t have their property on the market. Straight away you’re at a disadvantage because you might not be able to even view the property. You only pay the estate agents commission if they sell your property.

How can I find out how many houses have been sold on Rightmove?

Rightmove Market Trends uses the biggest set of property information to provide you with an insight into market activity in your area. See how many properties there are available to buy, average prices paid and how many have sold.

How can I find out what’s happening in the property market?

If you are looking to sell, buy or just want to know what’s happening in the property market in your area, then Rightmove can help. Rightmove Market Trends uses the biggest set of property information to provide you with an insight into market activity in your area.

How to determine the real market value of your home?

Analysing what houses of a similar size as yours sold for over the last three to six months, as well as determining the average price per square metre the homes in your area are commanding, the CMA provides agents with a solid price base to use to determine a reasonable asking price for the property in question.”

When to put your home on the market?

If you have to sell around this time of year, try to get it on the market as early as possible. If you’re not on the market by the start of July you will be putting yourself at a disadvantage. Most likely, you’ll find yourself up against properties that failed to sell over the Spring (probably due to them being overpriced).