Well so far I have had Langford Russell and Purplebricks agents come round and value it with another agent tomorrow and I have also put it into the Tepilo valuation tool.

Langford Russell I wasn't impressed with, given they are charging 2% +VAT and aren't doing anything different to anyone else.

Purplebricks I quite like the concept of. The agent gave me what I thought was a realistic valuation and strategy to market it and it's a one off fee of £1199 inc VAT. I also get to show the home myself rather than an agent. I am convinced I can sell my place better than an agent.

Tepilo's system gets you to stick all the details into their calculation tool and it gave me a ridiculous valuation of between x and y. The difference between x and y was £90k so that was helpful.

Will see what the last agent says tomorrow but in all honesty, if I could advertise on Rightmove and Zoopla as a private seller, I would do that.

My wife and I will probably be putting our house on the market in about 3 months and we were only discussing today about which agents we might approach.
And of course we will benefit from the 'Stamp Duty' calculation changes which came into effect shortly after our last move !!!!

Our intention is to move further north (But still in Sussex) well away from the ghastly seagulls and the coastal breezes and mists! And it will be a shorter distance to 'Selhurst Park' !

It makes me laugh how anyone can say we do hardly any work for our fee.
It's not about the listing of the property, it's not even about the selling, it's about moving it to a smooth completion with no fall through, no complications and at a steady time scale. That's the real hard work. Left to the solicitors it would take months.

Employing an internet firm at a cheap fee is fine, but where's the incentive for them to sell it? They've already been paid at the instruction so they don't give a toss whether the sell it or not. Plus you will do everything!! Viewings is fine, but do you want the stress of sales chasing inbetween doing your own job? I wouldn't. It's bloody time consuming!

You the seller always have an idea of what is the right price, so you should be able to tell which agent is just after the instruction from the price they indicate.

I have always worked for independent agents as it's always been about providing a good honest professional service.

I treat people how I would want to be treated and after nearly 18 years in this job, I haven't once been your stereo typical agent.

Stear clear of large corporate firms as they will be just after your instruction at any cost and will have hidden things in their contract.

We are not all bad and I pride myself of being the best I can.

Oh and commissions down here are around 1.25% - 1.5%.

SUPPORTING PALACE SINCE 1986

Our last move was down to the coast in November 2014 and we were very pleased with the service we received from our Estate Agent.

The chappie organised an 'Open Morning' on a Saturday contacted parties and conducted the viewings himself so we never got involved.He then did all the 'Follow-Ups' so we never had to make any calls to those who attended.We received an offer on the Monday !

There were some complications following a survey by our buyer's mortage company which held up proceedings but the estate agent dealt with all the communication between our buyer and ourselves.

And he recommended a solicitor who was brilliant !

due to bereavement selling inlaws house, went down the traditional agency route just to save hassle, 1.25% comission + solicitor fees, did look at the internet route but decided on going all old school!

Sometimes I set out for Ludlow
Sometimes I end up in Chepstow

get at least three estate agents in to value your property. The first one I had in on my old flat was trying to rip us off for a quick sale, I'd never have known if I didn't get two more in.