Depending on which property portal you decide to use, you can sell property online virtually all by yourself. Usually this involves taking pictures of your property and writing a description about the property you want to sell. You can also set your own asking price though normally there are people that can help you evaluate your home so that you can demand a fair asking price.

Selling property online also has the benefits of not incurring excessive charges which need to be paid to ‘the man in the middle’- i.e. the estate agent or entity selling your property. Many property portals charge a one-off fee for you to list property on their site and that’s the only money that will exchange hands. Some agencies even offer a ‘commission free’ bonus for using their site where you will not pay any commission if your property sells.

Using online estate agents or property portals to sell property online is relatively easy and most instructions will be laid out for you on their website. It is advisable to choose a website that has advisors available to talk directly over the phone so that you can call for help and advice if you need to.

With many property portals to choose from and their increasing popularity, it is wise to research any that you are considering giving your business to. Some portals may see a niche in the market and simply take advantage by setting up portals purely to make money without having a vested interest in selling property. These portals however, won’t survive long and it should be fairly obvious to spot the crooks. Stick to reputable names with low cost service and you won’t go far wrong.