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7k estate agent fees?

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Timetosell123 · 20/03/2026 09:04

Hi has anyone sold a property in London recently? Our estate agent has quoted a fee of 7k incl vat. Quick Googling threw up fees of around 3-4k. Who have you used? Recommendations?

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DeltaAlphaDelta79 · 20/03/2026 09:09

I'd just tell them its too high and negotiate downwards, hopefully you will have other lower quotes from other EAs that you can compare with.

PoshLady90 · 20/03/2026 09:08

Wow that is insane. I work with an amazing property lawyer team in London and even for a complex purchase/sale they dont charge that much. Hoe can an EA justify that cost? Is it a very particular kind of property?

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Timetosell123 · 20/03/2026 09:07

twentyeightfishinthepond · 20/03/2026 09:06

Agency fees are done on a percentage basis

Sorry should have said they are quoting a fixed fee. No sale no fee.

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twentyeightfishinthepond · 20/03/2026 09:06

Agency fees are done on a percentage basis