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You'd like a cup with your coffee? Why Extras Should Not Be Extras When Selling a Property

When choosing an estate agent in York or Tadcaster, sellers expect a professional service that covers everything needed to market and sell a property properly. However, a growing trend in estate agency is the promotion of so-called optional extras, services that are essential to a successful sale but charged separately. It can feel a bit like ordering a coffee and being asked if you would like a cup to go with it. When you instruct an estate agent, you are placing trust in them to manage your sale from start to finish. That includes accurate pricing advice, professional marketing, high-quality photography, floor plans, viewings and skilled negotiation. These are not optional extras. They are fundamental parts of a proper estate agency service.

The Essentials Should Be Included
A strong marketing strategy is critical when selling a property in York or Tadcaster. Professional photography, video, detailed floor plans, effective online marketing and proactive buyer management all play a key role in achieving the best possible price and timescale. Sellers should not be asked to pay additional fees for services that are essential to securing and keeping a buyer. These foundations should be included within the agreed estate agency fee, not added on later.

At Wishart Estate Agents, everything that should be included is included as standard. Clear and Transparent Estate Agency Fees Wishart Estate Agents work on a fixed fee of 1.5% plus VAT. There is no sale, no commission to pay. There are no upfront costs and no extra fees for professional photography, floor plans or marketing. Sellers only pay when their property successfully sells. This fee reflects not just the marketing of your property, but the experience and expertise of one of the most highly qualified estate agency teams in the area. With decades of combined experience, our team provides clear advice, honest guidance and practical solutions at every stage of the selling process.

What Is Included When You Sell with Wishart Estate Agents

When selling a property in York or Tadcaster through Wishart Estate Agents, sellers benefit from a full-service approach that includes a highly qualified team, professional photography, detailed floor plans, EPC arrangements where required, comprehensive online marketing, accompanied viewings, negotiation and full sales progression support. We also complete a comprehensive property information questionnaire with every seller. This allows us to research key details about the property early in the process, helping to reduce delays, minimise stress and prevent issues arising once a buyer is found.

Short Tie In Periods That Put Sellers First

We do not believe in long tie-in contracts. Our agreement period is just 28 days. We believe sellers should choose their estate agent based on service and results, not contractual obligation. In some situations, a property may be withdrawn from the market before a sale is agreed. In these cases, a withdrawal fee of £350+VAT applies. This fee does not cover the full cost of the work carried out but contributes towards the professional services and time invested before the property was withdrawn. Before a sale is agreed, work may already have been undertaken including professional photography and floor plans, EPC assessments, market analysis, pricing strategy, marketing preparation, listing management, buyer enquiries, viewings and detailed feedback. The withdrawal fee helps offset a portion of this work.

It is the level of service sellers should expect from a professional estate agent, without the surprises.