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The best person for the job of selling your house may be you

BEGINS… Moving house is widely regarded as one of life’s most stressful experiences; up there with divorce and death. According to a recent Office of Fair Trading report, 1 in 4 people experience serious problems with their estate agent. BBC One’s Brassed Off Britain exposed yet more shortcomings.

Hardly surprising then, that nearly 1 in 10 sellers are taking matters into their own hands; selling privately and saving themselves time and an estimated £159 million in fees in the process.

The Internet offers a real alternative for those looking to take control of their home move. A DIY property sale no longer means a small ad in the local paper and a makeshift ‘For Sale’ sign. With the Internet, sellers can advertise to millions of potential buyers quickly and cheaply.

“Home buyers are now Internet savvy, with over 65% beginning their search on the web” says Paul McGuckin founder of coolcaves.com, a no-nonsense property advertising and advisory service. “ Sellers are more confident too, especially when they experience the benefits of selling privately.”

The benefits are significant. Companies like coolcaves.com can market property within 24 hours, save the seller thousands of pounds (they charge a flat fee) and provide direct contact with potential buyers for a more straightforward sales process. …ENDS (209 words)

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