Sell it yourself, or ask your agent to list it here - free
There is no rule that says you need an agent to sell your home - plenty of people list it themselves and do it well. And if you would rather an agent handled it, that works here too: any estate agent can list your home on Domovita for free, so you can simply ask the one you are using to put it here as well. Either way, every home on Domovita arrives fully briefed for buyers - tenure, council tax band, EPC and flood risk on the page from day one.
List your own home free, or ask the agent you are already using to add it to Domovita at no cost to them. Your call.
How selling on Domovita works
- Get your price right. Use recent sold prices in your area, or a free valuation from a local agent, to set a realistic figure.
- Get an EPC. You need a valid Energy Performance Certificate before you market the home. Prices are set by individual assessors and vary by area, so get a couple of quotes - you can find accredited assessors via gov.uk.
- Build your listing. Add your photos and the material information buyers need - tenure, council tax band, and anything that affects the property.
- Talk to buyers on your terms. Enquiries come through Domovita so you can reply when it suits you, no pressure and no phone tag.
- Handle viewings and offers. Show people round and weigh up offers - we explain what to look for.
- Instruct a conveyancer and complete. A solicitor or licensed conveyancer handles the legal transfer through to completion.
Two ways to do this - both start here
List it yourself
Free to list, full control, and buyers see the complete picture from day one. Best if you have a bit of time and a clear sense of your price.
Start your free listingBring in a local agent
If the sale has moving parts, or you would simply rather someone handled it, a local agent can take it on. Start with a free valuation - no obligation.
Get a free valuationWhere a good agent earns their fee
Selling it yourself works well when the sale is simple and you have the time. An agent starts to pay for themselves when any of this sounds familiar:
- Pricing judgement. Agents price homes against local comparables every week. Set the asking price too high and the listing goes stale; too low and you give money away. Getting that one number right can matter more than the fee.
- Qualified buyers, not just interested ones. A good agent checks a buyer can actually proceed - mortgage agreed in principle, position in any chain - before you clear your Saturday for a viewing.
- Negotiation at arm's length. Haggling over your own home is genuinely hard. An agent gives you distance: offers come through someone unemotional whose job is to get you the best result.
- Viewings without the diary juggling. Midweek viewings, second visits, awkward questions about the neighbours - handled while you are at work.
- Keeping the sale alive after the offer. Agreeing a price is the halfway point, not the finish line. A meaningful share of agreed sales fall through before completion, and the agent's quiet work - chasing solicitors, managing the chain, heading off wobbles - is where much of the fee is really earned.
- Compliance handled for you. Material information duties apply to every listing, however it is sold. An agent deals with this daily; doing it yourself is entirely possible - our guides walk you through it - but it is one more thing on your plate.
None of this says you must use one - it says know what you are taking on. If you would like a professional's read on your home and the local market before you decide, a free valuation costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
What every listing needs (material information)
Since the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, every property listing must carry its material information - the price, council tax band, tenure (with leasehold detail where it applies), and any factors that affect the property. Domovita is built so your listing carries this from the start, which keeps you compliant and gives buyers confidence. It is the same standard whether you list your home or an agent lists it for you.
Read the short getting-started guide for private sellers before you begin, and see our full guide to material information for the Part A, B and C detail.
Selling guides
Plain-English guides to every stage of the sale, kept under review as the rules change:
- A Seller's Guide to Listing Your Home in the UK - the overview, start to finish
- How to sell your home privately: a step-by-step guide
- What it costs to sell a home in the UK
- Material information: what you must disclose when selling
- The TA6 property information form, explained
- Do you need an EPC to sell your house?
- Handling your own viewings and offers
Questions sellers ask us
Can I sell my house myself in the UK?
Yes. There is no legal requirement to use an estate agent to sell residential property in the UK, and plenty of people do it themselves. You will still need an Energy Performance Certificate before marketing, a conveyancer to handle the legal transfer, and you must disclose all material information about the property under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. We walk you through each step.
When is using an estate agent the right choice?
An agent often earns their fee where a sale has moving parts - a tricky chain, an unusual property, a price that is hard to pitch, or simply when you do not have time to manage viewings and negotiation. We are honest about when that is the case, and if you would like a professional you can get a free valuation from a local agent right here.
How much does it cost to list on Domovita?
Listing your property is free, and that is the whole price - there is nothing else for a private seller to buy, no add-ons and no lock-in. (Estate agents can choose to feature a property, but that is an agent option, not something you need.)
Do I need a solicitor to sell my house?
In practice, yes. While DIY conveyancing is legal, the buyer's mortgage lender will require a regulated conveyancer, and most sellers instruct their own to handle contracts, enquiries, Land Registry registration and anti-money-laundering checks.
What information must I include in my listing?
Under the DMCC Act 2024 you must disclose material information: the price, council tax band, tenure (with leasehold detail), and any factors that affect the property. Every Domovita listing is built to carry this from day one, whether you list it or an agent does.