1. 'Sole Selling' means your Estate Agent is the only one with the right to sell your property. Even if you find a buyer yourself, you'll still have to pay the agent.
2. 'Sole Agency' also means the Estate Agent is the only one with the right to sell your property but if you find a buyer yourself, you won't have to pay the Agent.
3. 'Multi agency' means that you can choose several Estate Agents to market your property but you will only have to pay commission to the one who sells it.
4. 'Ready, willing and able purchaser' is a contract. If the Estate Agent finds you a buyer and you later withdraw from the sale, you'll still have to pay them.

• Complete any small DIY jobs such as painting.
• Clear away any clutter, if possible store it off site.
• Air the property by opening windows and purchasing a few air fresheners. Also remember that some buyers may be allergic to pets so make sure that all signs of animal smells and hair are removed.
• If any of the rooms have bright colours or carpets, you may want to neutralize them. This does not mean go out and buy an expensive carpet.
• Get carpets professionally cleaned.
• If your bathroom or kitchen looked tired apply some of the following practises to make a difference.

1. Re-paint the ceiling and walls
2. Clean, re-grout any tiled areas that are going back 

• It may even pay to install a new white bathroom or kitchen
• Cut lawns
• Make sure the front door is immaculate as first impression counts
• De-personalise by removing personal items such as family photos until the property sells
• Choose the correct lighting for each space which can improve the mood of the room
• Organise rooms so that their purpose can be seen