Who gives you the most money for your house?
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make—and everyone wants the best deal. But who actually pays the most? We break down your options—from estate agents to fast-sale companies—and what it means for homeowners in places like Surrey, Bognor Regis, and Wiltshire.
Your Selling Options
Traditional Estate Agents: Often secure the highest price but take 3-6 months to sell.
Online Agents: Lower fees, but similar timelines and more effort required.
Auctions: Good for unique or distressed properties, often sell under market value.
Cash House Buyers: Fast, no hassle, but offers tend to be 80-90% of market value.
What Affects the Final Price?
Market demand in your location (West London vs. Somerset)
Condition of the property
Speed of sale
Local economic trends (e.g. employment, transport upgrades)
How House Buying Companies Value Your Property They consider:
Current market value
Required repairs
Sale certainty & speed as part of the discount
Examples
In Richmond, a traditional sale may earn you £600k but take 4 months.
In Winchester, a cash sale might offer £530k within 7 days.
What to Prioritise?
Need to move fast?
Want to avoid chains?
Willing to do up the property for a better price?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. If getting the most money is your only priority and you have time, estate agents are likely best. But if speed and certainty matter, a reliable cash buyer could be the smarter financial choice for homeowners in Hampshire, Dorset, and West Sussex.