Why Pay Thousands in Commission Just to Get Your House in Front of Buyers?
Selling a home should not have to mean handing over a percentage of one of your biggest assets simply because somebody creates a property listing and arranges a viewing.
We do things differently.
One price. Your own property page. Exposure across the website. Buyers contact you directly.
Advertise My HouseThe Problem With Selling a House the Traditional Way
The person selling your house often knows considerably less about it than you do.
They may know the number of bedrooms, the asking price and the measurements.
But do they know which room catches the afternoon sun?
Do they know that the neighbours are brilliant?
Do they know that you can walk to the station in five minutes?
Do they know that two proper family cars fit on the drive?
Do they know where you walk the dog, which pub you like, which route avoids the traffic or where you go for Sunday lunch?
Probably not.
You have lived there.
You know what makes the house work.
You know why somebody might genuinely love living there.
So our approach is simple.
We advertise the house properly. You show people the home.
No Estate-Agent Waffle
We write property pages for normal people.
If it is a hallway, we call it a hallway.
Not a vestibule.
Whatever one of those is.
If the garden is brilliant for BBQs but not ideal for a Premier League training session, we will say so.
If a bedroom would make a great home office, we explain why.
If the neighbourhood is quiet, friendly and somewhere people actually say hello to each other, buyers should know that too.
Selling Your House Could Be This Simple
Send us the property details, photographs, asking price and the things you think a prospective buyer genuinely ought to know.
Your property gets its own detailed sales page on the Visit Chesterfield website, written in straightforward, buyer-friendly language.
The property can appear on the property homepage and, where suitable, within the Chesterfield Property Finder so visitors whose priorities match your home can discover it.
Interested buyers use the contact details on your property page to get in touch with you directly.
You choose a convenient time and show the buyer around the property yourself.
You know the answers to the questions buyers really want to ask because you have actually lived in the property.
If the buyer wants to make an offer, you deal directly with them and then instruct your conveyancer or solicitor to handle the legal transaction.
£250 – Not a Percentage of Your Home
Traditional high-street estate-agent fees are commonly calculated as a percentage of the final selling price.
Traditional Commission Model
Sell a home for £250,000 at a 1.3% fee and the estate-agent bill would be approximately:
£3,250
Different agents charge different fees and packages, but percentage-based commission can quickly run into thousands of pounds.
Visit Chesterfield Property
Your advertising fee:
£250
It does not increase because your house is worth more.
It is a fixed advertising charge.
A simple question
If your house sells for £250,000, would you rather spend thousands of pounds on percentage-based commission or pay £250 for a detailed advertising page and handle the viewing directly?
For some sellers, the traditional agent route will still be the right choice.
For others, £250 and a little involvement could make considerably more sense.
What Your £250 Advertising Fee Includes
Who Knows Your House Better Than You?
Imagine somebody viewing your home and asking:
"What's it like here in the evening?"
"Are the neighbours friendly?"
"Where do you walk the dog?"
"How long does it really take to get to the station?"
"Does the garden get much sun?"
"Why are you moving?"
An estate agent may know some of those answers.
You know all of them.
And that genuine conversation may be far more persuasive than somebody repeating information from a printed property sheet.
Is Selling This Way Right for You?
This service may suit you particularly well if:
What We Do – and What We Don't
We want this to stay simple.
This is a property advertising service.
We Do
✓ Create and publish your property advertising page.
✓ Display your supplied photographs.
✓ Feature your property within the appropriate areas of the website.
✓ Include it in the matching tool where appropriate.
✓ Provide a route for buyers to contact you directly.
✓ Help tell the property's story in simple language.
We Don't
✗ Value your house.
✗ Negotiate the sale on your behalf.
✗ Accept or pass offers between buyer and seller.
✗ Arrange your viewings.
✗ Provide legal or conveyancing services.
✗ Guarantee that your property will sell.
The buyer and seller deal directly with each other.
If you agree a sale, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer takes over the legal process.
Built Around Chesterfield – Not the Whole Country
Visit Chesterfield already focuses on Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the surrounding area.
That means a property page can do more than say:
"Conveniently situated for local amenities."
It can actually tell buyers what those amenities are.
The station.
The Peak District.
The market.
The Crooked Spire.
The parks.
The pubs and restaurants.
The M1.
The places local people actually use.
For somebody considering moving into the area, that context matters.
Frequently Asked Questions About Advertising Your House
How much does it cost?
The advertising fee is a fixed £250 paid upfront.
Do you take commission when my house sells?
No. Visit Chesterfield Property does not take a percentage of your final sale price for this advertising service.
Who conducts the viewing?
You do. Interested buyers contact you directly and you arrange a viewing at a mutually convenient time.
Who negotiates the offer?
You negotiate directly with the buyer. We do not negotiate or pass offers between parties as part of this advertising service.
Will you value my house?
No. You decide the price at which you wish to advertise your property and should obtain professional valuation advice if you need it.
Will you put my property on Rightmove?
No. This service advertises properties through the Visit Chesterfield website and its associated property pages and discovery features.
Will my property appear in the Property Finder?
Where sufficient information is available, the property's characteristics can be added to our interactive matching tool so visitors whose priorities fit your property can discover it.
Can I also use an estate agent?
Potentially, yes, but you should check the contract you have signed with your estate agent first. Some agreements include sole-agency or sole-selling-rights clauses that could result in fees even where you find your own buyer.
What happens when I find a buyer?
You agree the terms directly with the buyer and then instruct your solicitor or licensed conveyancer to handle the legal sale.
Can you guarantee my house will sell?
No. The service provides additional property advertising and exposure, but no advertising method can guarantee a buyer or completed sale.
How do I get started?
Email contact@adrianclose.com with the property address and a little information about the home.
Your House. Your Buyer. Your Sale.
You know the home.
You know the neighbourhood.
You probably know considerably more about both than somebody meeting a prospective buyer for the first time.
Let us create the advertising.
Then you simply show people around the home you already know.
Advertise My House
contact@adrianclose.com
Visit Chesterfield Property provides a property advertising service. Sellers remain responsible for setting their asking price, providing accurate property information, arranging and conducting viewings, dealing directly with prospective buyers, agreeing any sale and instructing appropriate legal professionals.
Sellers who already have an estate-agent agreement should check its terms before using another advertising route, particularly where sole agency, sole selling rights or dual-fee provisions apply.
The £250 fee relates to the advertising service and is payable upfront. Advertising does not guarantee enquiries, offers or a completed sale.