Getting started as a private seller
We think a good estate agent is the best way to sell a home. This page is for when yours has not joined Domovita yet and you want your home on here in the meantime: what it involves, so you can decide before you commit to anything. You do not need to sign up to read it.
Invite your agent to list here free. Already signed with an agent? Speak to them before you list, and check your contract. GOV.UK says you must stick to its terms, and that fees can depend on the type of contract and whether the agent has sole selling rights. GOV.UK: estate agents.
What you will need before you list
- A valid Energy Performance Certificate, or one on order - you need this before marketing (gov.uk: EPCs when selling).
- A sense of your asking price - recent local sold prices, or a free valuation, will get you there.
- The information buyers expect: tenure (freehold or leasehold), council tax band, and anything else that could affect their decision to buy. Buyers rely on what you tell them, so be accurate and complete - your conveyancer can tell you what you must disclose (gov.uk: preparing to sell).
- A few good photos. That is genuinely most of it.
How long it takes
Building a listing takes most people under an hour, and you can save and come back. After that you are in control of the pace - viewings and offers happen on your timetable, and buyer messages reach you through Domovita so you reply when it suits you.
What you will pay
Listing is free - there is nothing you must buy. The only paid option is a clearly labelled featured slot, open to any lister. See the full price list.
What happens after your listing goes live
Your home appears to buyers searching Domovita, fully briefed from day one. Enquiries come to you, you arrange viewings, and you weigh up offers. When you accept one, a conveyancer handles the legal side through to completion. If at any point you would rather a professional took over, you can get a free estimate, then ask local agents to value your home and hand it across - no awkwardness, no penalty.
Where to go next
- How selling on Domovita works - the full picture.
- What it costs - the whole price, up front.
- Get a free valuation - an instant estimate, then local agents' views if you want them.
- Invite your agent - it is free for them to list here.
Common questions
Does it cost anything to list my home?
No. Listing your property is free, and there is nothing you must buy. You can see the full price list on the pricing page.
Do I need an EPC before I can advertise?
Yes - you need a valid Energy Performance Certificate, or one commissioned, before you market the property. They last ten years, so you may already have one from when you bought (gov.uk: EPCs when selling).
Can I switch to an agent later?
Yes, at any point and with no penalty. If you would rather a professional took over, you can get a free estimate, then ask local agents to value your home and hand the sale across.
How long does it take to get listed?
Most people build their listing in under an hour, and you can save and come back. Once it is live, viewings and offers happen on your own timetable.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Guidance on selling a home in England and Wales can change - always check the current gov.uk guidance for the latest position.