Selling the untraditional way

There are benefits to both approaches. An online agent tends to cost far less and often provide you with features to help manage your own property online. You can have instant access to reports on the popularity of viewing your property too, and your property can usually be seen worldwide within minutes.

A traditional agent may offer a more personal approach, but may not be too quick to get you online – a delay of a week or more is not uncommon. These agents are also more likely to advertise your property in the local press, and have the advantage of having a presence in the high street that a casual passer by may notice.

With both styles, customer service will vary widely and depend entirely on the company involved.

Which is your preference? Are you all for new technology and a reduced cost, or do you prefer the more expensive approach that is grounded in reality?