The short version
Selling a home isn't complicated, but it is easy to get wrong. Research consistently shows that homes priced correctly in the first couple of weeks sell for more than those that launch high and get reduced later — buyers smell a stale listing a mile off. So before anything else, find out what your home is realistically worth. You can book a free, no-obligation valuation and get a grounded figure to work from.
How selling actually works, step by step
- Price it right. Your asking price is the single biggest lever you control.
- Make it shine. Declutter, fix the niggles, and get bright, professional photos — most buyers fall in love online first.
- Choose the right agent. Local knowledge and honest communication beat the highest valuation every time.
- Market it everywhere. Rightmove, social, and a warm database of registered buyers.
- Handle viewings and offers. A good agent qualifies buyers and negotiates hard for you.
- Push it to completion. Around a third of agreed sales fall through — relentless chasing of solicitors is what gets you over the line.
Want the full picture of how we do this? Here's how we sell homes across the Midlands.
What it costs (with real numbers)
| Cost | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Estate agency fee (incl. VAT) | £2,400 – £4,500 |
| Conveyancing / legal | £900 – £1,500 |
| EPC | £60 – £120 |
| Removals | £400 – £1,200 |
| Typical total | £3,800 – £7,300 |
Every sale is different, but the table above gives you an honest ballpark. The biggest variable is the agency fee — and cheaper isn't always better. A slightly higher fee from an agent who sells your home for £8,000 more is the best money you'll ever spend.
The mistakes that cost people the most
- Chasing the highest valuation. A big number on day one means nothing if it doesn't sell.
- Skimping on presentation. First impressions are made in seconds, online and in person.
- Letting things drift. Most deals that collapse do so because nobody was driving them forward.
- Going it alone. The right local agent more than pays for themselves.
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Whether you're selling, buying or just curious what your home is worth, our local team is here to help across Nuneaton, Bedworth, Hinckley and across the Midlands.