Is it worth the effort?

Of course this is up to you, but we think that selling your own home isn't actually that much effort and the money you will save by not paying an estate agent more than makes it worth while.

An estate agent's fee will most likely depend upon how much your house sells for and what percentage commission they charge; and with house prices the way they are today that's likely to equate to many thousands of pounds. How many days, weeks or months would you have to work to earn the same amount? Yet for just a few hours work you could keep that money and spend it something you really want...a new kitchen, a holiday, a second car...