{"id":631,"date":"2026-05-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/advice-dev.rm.posiweb.net\/?p=631"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:41:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:41:36","slug":"advantages-of-using-an-estate-agent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/seller\/preparing-to-sell\/advantages-of-using-an-estate-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"9 ways an agent will help you sell your property"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"c-section c-section--primary-lighter my-4\" id=\"\">\n    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">\n        In summary:    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"c-section__content\">\n        <ul>\n<li>Estate agents offer sellers experience and expertise, including specific local knowledge on sold prices and demand<\/li>\n<li>Agents give sellers access to their network of contacts when finding potential buyers, as well as marketing the property across various channels<\/li>\n<li>Estate agents take on the stress and hassle of dealing with buyers, and help to make the selling process less emotionally taxing<\/li>\n<li>Agents act as a safety net if anything goes wrong and are always on hand to give advice on problems and possible solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most sellers choose to use an estate agent to make sure they attract the best range of potential buyers to their property. We take a look at what an estate agent is and what they do, and how an agent could help you to sell your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with the basics, we explain what agents are and what they will normally do for you as a seller. Then we explain all the likely benefits of using an estate agent rather than choosing to sell your home privately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-an-estate-agent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an estate agent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An estate agent is a professional who helps with the process of buying, selling, renting or managing property. This could be residential property (homes) or commercial property, such as offices or factories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some estate agents have industry qualifications and professional memberships. These can include being members of or holding qualifications from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rightmove <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/certificates-and-qualification-for-agents\/\">Certificates and Qualification for Agents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NAEA Propertymark <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertymark.co.uk\/\">propertymark.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rics.org\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rics.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Guild of Professional Estate Agents&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guildproperty.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guildproperty.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>\u201cWe believe that professionalism truly matters. Full qualification enhances our expertise, sets us apart from many other agencies, and underpins our commitment to excellence.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br>\u2013 Mike Taylor, Managing Director at Burns &amp; Reid in St. Helens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-an-estate-agent-do\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does an estate agent do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An estate agent has many roles in the process of buying, selling, renting and managing property. If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/seller\/preparing-to-sell\/\">selling your home<\/a>, the agent will usually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Value your property and give you a marketing price (the price they will aim to sell the property for)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market your property through their chosen channels, for example in advertising, on portals like Rightmove and in branch window displays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify potential buyers, then organise times for viewings, when potential buyers can look around the property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone wants to buy the property, the agent will negotiate this between you and your new buyer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give you advice throughout the process to make sure that you reach your chosen goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help to keep the buying process moving and work to resolve any problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cThere are usually six different parties involved in a single transaction (one seller and one buyer of a freehold house), all of whom have their own jobs to do.<\/em> <em>Selling a home is about ensuring all those parties work together to achieve an outcome that suits both the seller and the buyer.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>&#8220;Add in the timeframes, costs and emotions that go with moving, and you have a very good reason to work with an estate agent you trust.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br>\u2013 Katie Hendra, self-employed estate agent, Nested Worthing<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/estate-agents\"\n   target=\"\"\n   class=\"my-5 c-calculator-module c-calculator-module--slim c-calculator-module--layout-1 c-calculator-module--dark c-calculator-module--no-content\" \n   data-module-admin-id=\"2ba9d8e6fdf5bb482a55f37bfdacf54b\">\n    <div class=\"c-calculator-module__media\" ><\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-calculator-module__body c-wp c-wp--flush\">\n        <h2 class=\"c-calculator-module__title\">\n            <span>Find estate agents near you<\/span>        <\/h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"c-calculator-module__footer \">\n                        <div class=\"c-calculator-module__footer__item c-calculator-module__footer__item--cta\">\n                <div class=\"c-calculator-module__cta\">\n                    <svg class=\"c-icon c-icon--arrow-line-right\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-line-right\"><\/use><\/svg>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-sell-your-property-with-an-estate-agent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why sell your property with an estate agent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to use an estate agent, but here are some of the advantages of using an agent to sell your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-experience-and-expertise\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Experience and expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Estate agents are experienced in the field. Most people sell a home once every seven years, while agents do it day in day out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-local-knowledge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Local knowledge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good agent will know the local market in detail. For example, they will know what types of properties have sold locally, and for how much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-professional-advice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Professional advice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An agent will be available to give you professional advice on reaching your property goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-networks-and-connections\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Networks and connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good agent will give you access to their network of contacts who are looking to buy in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-organisation-and-administration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Organisation and administration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agents take on the stress and administrative burden of arranging and conducting viewings, and dealing with potential buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-formalising-the-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Formalising the process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having an agent as a \u2018go-between\u2019 can help take the emotion out of the selling process. This is especially helpful when you are selling your own home, as it is a very personal possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-safety-net\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Safety net<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agents act as a safety net if something goes wrong and can help to guide you through the problems and possible solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-marketing-and-exposure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Marketing and exposure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agents will place your property onto portals like Rightmove to get the best exposure across the market and the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"9-risk-reduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Risk reduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agents can reduce the risk of making a mistake during the transaction, as they have more knowledge and experience than most sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/seller\/preparing-to-sell\/how-to-choose-the-right-agent\/\">how to choose the best estate agent for you<\/a>, and find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/seller\/estate-agent-fees\/\">estate agent fees<\/a> in our detailed guides.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most sellers choose to use an estate agent to make sure they attract the best range of potential buyers to their property. 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