Best way to sell house fast?

[peteboy]

Any advice on best way to sell house fast with no further outlay?

[brian]

You want a property investment company - I've used MPG Investments before and worth taking a look:
Sell your home quick! Sell and rent back to get cash for houses or buy cheap property!

[IHS88]

Hi Peteboy

Brian has referred you to MPG. They're a large, national company and you should definitely approach for them to make you an offer.

I'd also look in your local newspaper and see if there are any local property companies also advertising there services. Although they maybe one man bands or family property firms, because they are "local" they will know your area better than the national companies and may be able to offer you a little more.

In other words, shop around.

Best of luck with your sale.

[bassboy76]

There are loads of these "cash buyers" out there don't just get a quote from MPG. Also, be wary of those that charge upfront fees for valuations. Big Scam!!!

70% of OMV is the current going rate for property under £180,000. You'll get less for more expensive property or property that has poor rental potential.

[brian]

There are indeed a lot of "cash buyers", but a tremendous amount of cowboys and opportunitists.

So far as I can tell, the major reputable cash buyers are:

- MPG
- National Home Buyers
- A Quick Sale

A number of others are also just lead generators, which means they act only to be middlemen, which means they get a good cash payment for leads, but this can be taken from the buyer's offers offer as well to keep their profit line even.

The reputable ones don't charge upfront fees because they make their money through buying at around 20% discount, on the grounds that they can sell for a profit a few years down the line.

20% off the asking price can seem like a lot, but there is a strong chance of property prices falling a further 10-20% over the next 18 months anyway (on top of the 16% lost over the past 12 months), so if anyone is looking to sell fast, these companies do what they say on the tin.

[henry_london]

I would try to market your property to foreigners holding dollars or euros, maybe specialist websites or estate agents?

[johnherbst]

I'd use as many agents or sites as possible, you need to get as much exposure as possible in the current market!