Property Exchange and Buying Agents

Advertise Your Property - Property Exchange And Buying Agents

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Advertise Your Property - Property Exchange

How it works? - Swap your house with someone else who wants to move. At www.swap-homes.com, sellers register their home and list where they would like to move to and the site searches for potential swaps. Money usually changes hands, as it’s rare to find someone who wants to swap a property for one at the same price.

What it costs? £34.99
What to watch out for: The website accepts no liability, so be sure to get professional advice.

Success rate: 7/10 – the website has about 8,000 properties on it at present

ADVERTISE YOUR PROPERTY - Buying Agents

How it works? - You approach a local buying agent, who has a list of clients looking for property in the area. If one likes the look of your home, you can arrange a private sale.

What it costs? - Nothing; the agent is paid by the buyer. Those looking in this way are mainly high net-worth individuals not interested in anything for less than £500,000.

Success rate: 7/10 – if you’ve got a nice pad