{"id":42,"date":"2026-09-09T04:39:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T04:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=42"},"modified":"2026-09-09T11:41:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T11:41:31","slug":"guide-selling-house-privately","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/guide-selling-house-privately\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To Selling Your House Privately"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we get started, let\u2019s have a look to see how much it can cost to sell a house and where most costs are incurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><tbody><tr><th>&nbsp;<\/th><th><strong>Traditional Estate Agent<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Online \/ Hybrid Estate Agent<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Privately<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Estate Agent Fees<\/td><td>0.75% to 3% of selling price<\/td><td>\u00a3495 \u2013 \u00a31,695<\/td><td>\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conveyancing<\/td><td>\u00a3500 \u2013 \u00a31,800<\/td><td>\u00a3500 \u2013 \u00a31,800<\/td><td>\u00a3500 \u2013 \u00a31,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home Report (Scotland Only)<\/td><td>\u00a3500 \u2013 \u00a3700<\/td><td>\u00a3500 \u2013 \u00a3700<\/td><td>\u00a3500 \u2013 \u00a3700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EPC<\/td><td>\u00a350 \u2013 \u00a3120<\/td><td>\u00a350 \u2013 \u00a3120<\/td><td>\u00a350 \u2013 \u00a3120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Removals<\/td><td>\u00a3300 \u2013 \u00a31,200<\/td><td>\u00a3300 \u2013 \u00a31,200<\/td><td>\u00a3300 \u2013 \u00a31,200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the majority of the costs associated with moving house will be from estate agent fees. The calculator below shows how much you can expect to pay depending on how much your house sells for.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"feeCalculator\">\n\n<input id=\"fee\" max=\"2000000\" min=\"50000\" step=\"10000\" type=\"range\" value=\"200000\">\n\n<p>On a house price of <span id=\"valueSelected\">\u00a3200,000<\/span><br>\n\nyou will be paying estate agent fees of between <span id=\"feeResult\">\u00a31,500 and \u00a36,000<\/span><\/p>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n#valueSelected, #feeResult {\nfont-weight: bold;\nfont-size: 120%;\n}\ninput[type=range] {\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n  width: 100%;\n  margin: 13.8px 0;\n}\ninput[type=range]:focus {\n  outline: none;\n}\ninput[type=range]::-webkit-slider-runnable-track {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 8.4px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #000000, 0px 0px 1px #0d0d0d;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 1.3px;\n  border: 0.2px solid #010101;\n}\ninput[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb {\n  box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #000000, 0px 0px 1px #0d0d0d;\n  border: 1px solid #000000;\n  height: 36px;\n  width: 16px;\n  border-radius: 3px;\n  background: #cf5d2e;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n  margin-top: -14px;\n}\ninput[type=range]:focus::-webkit-slider-runnable-track {\n  background: #ffffff;\n}\ninput[type=range]::-moz-range-track {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 8.4px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #000000, 0px 0px 1px #0d0d0d;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 1.3px;\n  border: 0.2px solid #010101;\n}\ninput[type=range]::-moz-range-thumb {\n  box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #000000, 0px 0px 1px #0d0d0d;\n  border: 1px solid #000000;\n  height: 36px;\n  width: 16px;\n  border-radius: 3px;\n  background: #cf5d2e;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\ninput[type=range]::-ms-track {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 8.4px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  background: transparent;\n  border-color: transparent;\n  color: transparent;\n}\ninput[type=range]::-ms-fill-lower {\n  background: #f2f2f2;\n  border: 0.2px solid #010101;\n  border-radius: 2.6px;\n  box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #000000, 0px 0px 1px #0d0d0d;\n}\ninput[type=range]::-ms-fill-upper {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 0.2px solid #010101;\n  border-radius: 2.6px;\n  box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #000000, 0px 0px 1px #0d0d0d;\n}\ninput[type=range]::-ms-thumb {\n  box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #000000, 0px 0px 1px #0d0d0d;\n  border: 1px solid #000000;\n  height: 36px;\n  width: 16px;\n  border-radius: 3px;\n  background: #cf5d2e;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  height: 8.4px;\n}\ninput[type=range]:focus::-ms-fill-lower {\n  background: #ffffff;\n}\ninput[type=range]:focus::-ms-fill-upper {\n  background: #ffffff;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So is&nbsp;selling your home privately right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s a tough question to answer! As you can see\nfrom the costs table, there are some considerable savings to be made by selling\nyour house privately. First things first, it might be worth asking yourself\nsome of these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the market buoyant?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If not, then the extra advertising clout of an estate agent may be necessary to sell your house quickly and avoid it hanging around on the market for longer than it needs to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you already know someone who is interested in\nbuying your home?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If so, then selling your house privately might be a\ngood option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are you selling a property with a complicated\nleasehold arrangement?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estate agents will often have a lot of experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/what-is-leasehold\/\">leasehold<\/a> properties and the extra complexity that this brings to a house sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you have a good amount of free time available?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selling your house privately means managing your\nown advertising and conducting your own viewings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in selling your home\nprivately then we\u2019ve put together a step-by-step guide below which should help\nguide you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step guide to selling your home privately<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Decide on an asking price.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s perfectly possible to set your own asking price without an estate agent\u2019s input. The key is to do your research; start with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/online-valuation\">online valuation<\/a>, and then review property portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla to find out asking prices for similar properties in your area. Also have a look at recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/house-prices.html\">sold prices<\/a> locally as there is often a disparity between a vendor\u2019s asking price and the eventual sold price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Give your house a spruce-up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re selling your property privately then your time is money! By having your house \u2018pre-spruced\u2019, tidied and perhaps given a fresh lick of paint, you\u2019ll be making your property much more appealing to buyers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sprucing-up-home-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sprucing-up-home-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sprucing-up-home-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sprucing-up-home-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sprucing-up-home-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sprucing-up-home.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A fresh lick of paint can really make a difference when it comes to house viewings.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Start advertising your property<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to research from Newcastle\nUniversity, homebuyers in England are most likely to move between 3-6 miles\naway from their current homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With that in mind, consider leafleting\nnearby streets, using noticeboards in your local supermarket, advertising in\nlocal newspapers, using online community forums and go all out on\nword-of-mouth. These may seem like rather unoriginal methods of marketing, but\nthey\u2019re tried and tested and are often very affordable. Remember to avoid\nsharing your full address or phone number in adverts though &#8211; use an email\naddress instead and only provide details to serious enquirers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing to remember is that most people\nsearching for properties to buy will do so online. The two big property portals\nare Rightmove and Zoopla, and unfortunately neither of them allow private\nsellers to list their properties directly. One way around this would be to\nconsider an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/online-estate-agents-guide\/\">online\nor hybrid estate agent<\/a> (such as ourselves!), as they will be able to market\nyour home on the big portals for a more reasonable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/fees\">fixed fee<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4:\nArrange viewings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is usually estate agents who organise\nproperty viewings, but if you\u2019re going down the private sale route then this\nwill be your responsibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When someone expresses interest in viewing\nyour property, record their name, contact details, and car registration. During\nviewings, have a friend or relative with you, and never share sensitive details\nlike security system information or when the house is empty. Always keep\nvaluables hidden and never leave prospective buyers alone in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5: Negotiate a price<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important thing here is to decide\nhow much you are willing to accept beforehand and focus on not going below that\nfigure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t worry too much if you have to turn\ndown an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/much-i-offer-house\/\">offer<\/a>;\nit\u2019s really quite common, and so long as you do so in a friendly and cordial\nway then you will still be leaving the door open in case the buyer decides to\ncome back later with a revised offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6:\nAccepting an offer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will usually be done verbally in the first instance but be sure to ask the buyer to send written confirmation via email or post. This won\u2019t be legally binding (nothing is until the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/what-happens-after-you-exchange-contracts\/\">exchange of contracts<\/a> or the &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/sell-home\/missives\">missives<\/a>&#8216; in Scotland) but the bigger the paper trail the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/agreeing-deal-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2019\/03\/agreeing-deal-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2019\/03\/agreeing-deal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2019\/03\/agreeing-deal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2019\/03\/agreeing-deal-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2019\/03\/agreeing-deal.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 7: Instruct a solicitor or conveyancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have accepted an offer the next step is to instruct your chosen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/conveyancing-everything-need-know-afraid-ask\/\">solicitor or conveyancer<\/a>. They will liaise with the buyer\u2019s conveyancer on your behalf and arrange the formal transfer of property ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Dangers\nof selling your house privately<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When selling\nyour own home, it is important to take reasonable care at each stage of the\nsales process to avoid any nasty surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The\nAdvertising Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t include\nyour full address on advertisements. You can give the specifics once someone\nhas phoned or emailed to enquire further and you\u2019ve had chance to vet whether\nor not they are genuinely interested in the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also don\u2019t feel\nlike you have to give out your phone number on your adverts; email addresses\ncan work just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Enquiry\nStage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important\nthing you can do at this stage is to take down as many details about\nprospective viewers as possible. First things first, make sure that you\u2019ve got\ntheir mobile phone number and that \u2013 if they call you \u2013 they\u2019re not ringing\nfrom a number which is withheld. Also make sure that you take down their\ndetails such as name, address and car registration for your records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, be\nwary of anyone that may want to make an offer on your property without having\nbeen for a viewing beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Viewings\nStage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our top piece\nof advice here is to ask a friend or relative to accompany you whilst you\u2019re\nconducting the viewing. It might sound a bit overly-cautious but there\u2019s some\ntruth in the saying \u2018strength in numbers\u2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might also\nbe useful to have a prearranged \u2018code word\u2019 with your friend or family member\nso that if either of you feel uncomfortable then you can shut down the viewing\nas soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also be careful\nif the buyer asks about any confidential information such as security systems\nor how often the house is left empty. This information is best left until\ncontracts have been exchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final tip\nis an obvious one; never leave guests unattended, and make sure that you hide\nany valuables during house viewings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The\nConveyancing Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have\nreached this stage you will hopefully have instructed a solicitor or\nconveyancer who can handle most issues on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is \u2013 of\ncourse \u2013 extremely important to appoint a reputable and reliable solicitor or\nconveyancer, and more information about how to do this<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/guide-selling-house-privately\/#conveyancer\">can be\nfound earlier in the article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The\nAlternative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re still\nunsure about whether or not to go it alone then there is one final option to\nconsider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the\nmajority of moving home costs are associated with estate agent fees, why not\nconsider an online or hybrid estate agent instead? They undertake similar (and\nin many cases the same) work as their traditional high street counterparts but\nfor a fraction of the price. Mainly because they don\u2019t have the overheads of expensive\nstorefronts to incorporate into their fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our\nguide to online estate agents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/sell-house-online\/\">here<\/a>, or if you\u2019re interested in a property valuation then just\nclick the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"valuation-widgets\">\n    <div class=\"valuation-widgets__col\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/online-valuation\" class=\"valuation-widget\">\n            <div class=\"media\">\n    <div class=\"media__media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-house.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media__inner\">\n        <div class=\"media__heading\">\n            Instant online <span class=\"chevron\">valuation<\/span>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media__content\">\n            <p>Get a rough estimate of your home's value now.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"valuation-widgets__col\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/property-valuation\" class=\"valuation-widget\">\n            <div class=\"media\">\n    <div class=\"media__media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-currency.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media__inner\">\n        <div class=\"media__heading\">\n            Face-to-face <span class=\"chevron\">valuation<\/span>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media__content\">\n            <p>Book an appointment with your local Yopa agent.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/ajax.googleapis.com\/ajax\/libs\/jquery\/3.3.1\/jquery.min.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n    $(document).ready(function () {\n        if($(\"#feeCalculator\").length > 0) {\n            \/\/ Getting elements from DOM\n            var feeSlider = document.getElementById(\"fee\");\n            var valueSelected = document.getElementById(\"valueSelected\");\n            var finalFee = document.getElementById(\"feeResult\");\n\n            \/\/ OnInput may not be supported in IE10 - Ben to double check\n            feeSlider.oninput = function () {\n                console.log(this.value);\n                var valueFormatted = addCommasToThousands(this.value);\n                valueSelected.innerHTML = valueFormatted;\n                var feeResultLowerFormatted = addCommasToThousands(this.value * 0.0075);\n                var feeResultHigherFormatted = addCommasToThousands(this.value * 0.03);\n                finalFee.innerHTML = feeResultLowerFormatted + \" and \" + feeResultHigherFormatted;\n            }\n        }\n    });\n    \/\/ Simply comma formatting for thousands\n    function addCommasToThousands(x) {\n        return \"&pound;\" + x.toString().replace(\/\\B(?=(\\d{3})+(?!\\d))\/g, \",\");\n    }\n\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is selling your home privately right for you? That\u2019s a tough question to answer! As you can see from the costs table, there are some considerable cost savings to be made by selling your house privately. 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