KENT HOME OFFER
An estate agent, an auction and a direct sale solve different problems. Compare the likely price with the work, costs and timescale involved.
OPEN-MARKET SALE
May achieve the highest price by exposing the property to a wider range of buyers. Often a good fit when you have time and can accommodate marketing and viewings.
COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Can attract competing bids and set a timetable under the auction terms. The achieved price remains uncertain until bidding, and an unsold lot may still incur costs.
DIRECT PURCHASE
A discounted offer in return for a direct route with fewer moving parts. Property can be considered as-is, and dates are discussed around the legal process.
You may get more by selling through an estate agent. If maximum price is your priority and you have time to wait, that may be the better route. If avoiding repairs and agreeing a timescale matter more, a direct offer may be worth considering.
LOOK BEYOND THE HEADLINE PRICE
The offer is only part of the picture. Costs along the way can narrow the gap between an estate-agent sale and a direct offer.
| Sale figures | Estate agents — 6–9 months | Kent Home Offer — as little as 7 days |
|---|---|---|
| Market value | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| Offer accepted | £94,000 | £77,000 |
| Post-survey renegotiation | -£3,000 | £0 |
| Fees | -£5,000 | £0 |
| Mortgage & bills | -£5,000 | £0 |
| Clearance & repairs | -£1,000 | £0 |
| Final cash in bank in this illustration | £80,000 | £77,000 |
Illustrative example only, not a valuation, offer or completion promise. The costs and timings shown are assumptions, not typical charges or guaranteed terms. Any fees, legal costs and completion date must be confirmed for your property. Figures exclude outstanding mortgage repayment, tax and early-repayment charges.