Why Can’t I List My House on Rightmove?

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3. If you’re selling your house, then chances are you’ve heard of internet property listing titan RightMove. It’s one of the most important websites for renting, buying, and selling on the UK housing market, with millions of users and listings. As such, you’re probably keen to get your property up on RightMove so you can watch the offers flow in. However, if you’ve landed on this article, that’s probably because you’ve discovered that private sellers are not actually allowed to list their properties on RightMove.  Selling your house privately is where you bypass estate agents and sell directly to a buyer. There are lots of benefits to going down this route, but there are also some challenges to navigate – and not being allowed to list your sale on RightMove is one of them. Finding out that this major property website bars private sellers can be a disappointing discovery, especially if you’re keen to harness the power of the internet to make a quick sale with lower costs and more control over the process. In this article, we explore what RightMove is, why it doesn’t allow private sellers, and what your alternatives are if you want to forge ahead and sell your house without an estate agent. What Is RightMove and How Does It Work? RightMove is one of the main websites for renting, buying and selling homes in the UK. Since its establishment in 2000, it’s become the first port of call for people looking to move homes. It’s a massive presence on the UK housing market with millions of visitors each month – which makes it all the more frustrating if you’re not allowed to use the site. So, why is this? Well, RightMove is controlled by estate agents to a large extent. It was originally set up by some of the biggest players in the field: Halifax, Countrywide, Royal & Sun Alliance and Connells. RightMove is a platform that is set up for estate agents to advertise properties in their area, and the website’s revenue comes from these firms. As a result, it would be counterproductive for the site’s business model to allow people who have shunned estate agents to use their service. In other words, Rightmove doesn’t want to endorse private sellers’ decisions not to use intermediaries. In order to maintain their relationship with estate agents and protect the revenue that comes from them, RightMove won’t allow private sellers to list their houses on the site. What Are The Other Options? If you are hoping to sell your house and are frustrated that private sellers can’t use RightMove to attract buyers, don’t despair. There are plenty of options open to you. Of course, you could try a high street estate agent, which would give you access to the site. However, this can be pretty expensive. According to Which?, the typical seller hands over 1.53% of their sale price to a high street estate agent. That’s an average fee of £3,593 from your sale going straight into someone else’s pocket. As a result, it’s understandable to want to explore alternatives. Online estate agents are one possibility, though it’s important to know that your mileage may vary. Some charge as little as £99, says Which?, while others have been known to cost nearly £4,000. Online property companies will often charge a flat fee whether or not you make a sale. This can be great value if you’re selling a large, expensive home, but may leave you feeling short-changed if your property is smaller or doesn’t even sell. You may also have heard about auctions, which do have their benefits. For example, they often allow you to sell your home fast and complete within 28 days. However, properties sold this way often go for below the market value. As such, auctions are really more suitable for houses in a poor state of repair and probate properties. DIY Private Sales If you’re set on going it alone, there are plenty of ways to advertise your private sale. While you can’t advertise through RightMove or an estate agent, there are various other ways you can market your home. Try finding local venues to advertise your home. You might want to start with the local paper or newsletter. You could even try to notice boards in corner shops and supermarkets. Similarly, perhaps you know of some online forums for local communities that might be suitable places to post about your sale. And if you want to market your property on a major website, you’re not completely out of options – Gumtree and eBay will let you put ads up.

4. There is also specialized property listing sites for private sellers, such as The House Shop.  All of these options allow you to retain control and flexibility in the sale of your home. However, don’t forget that without an estate agent you will need to do certain things yourself, including getting a valuation and arranging viewings. Is There an Easier Way? Perhaps you’re feeling daunted by all of the admin involved in a private sale. In that case, you’ll be pleased to hear that there is an alternative. Property Classifieds gives you all the control and cost-effectiveness of a private sale, while removing some of the challenges of going it alone. Property Classifieds is a property listing website for buyers and sellers in search of a fast cash transaction. The company has a portfolio of cash buyers and investors on the lookout for property opportunities. As such, you don’t have to pay estate agent fees to market your house – Property Classifieds does it for you. For free. We will list your property for 28 days gratis and aim to have a buyer for you by the end of that time. Then, we speed up the process with a 28-day completion deadline and discounted legal fees if you go through our approved solicitors. If your home doesn’t sell within that timeframe, we can always refer you to a trusted estate agent in your local area – again, for a reduced fee. So, if you’re keen to avoid costly estate agent’s charges, but want all the benefits an online listing can offer, contact our team today for more information.

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