Why Go Direct?

The internet has changed the face of business. It has put the consumer and the buyer on the same page and given them both the power of choice in a free market.

So how can FlatMatcher empower you?

Before setting out just how it can do this, it is vital to stress one thing - this service does not intend to knock estate or letting agents.

FlatMatcher simply aims to offer a fresh alternative to the existing means of selling or letting your property, saving you cash - and commission - by cutting out the middleman.

Going direct is an excellent option for many, but not right for everyone. If you would rather pay a commission to an agent and don’t have the time to show prospective buyers/tenants around your property or answer their phone calls, then perhaps this service is not for you.

However, in many cases when using an agent, it is the owners that end up showing and selling their property anyway, as they know it best.

For those of you that have used or contacted an agent before, you will know that most insist on a 'sole agency' contract. This leaves you tied to them.

FlatMatcher is NOT an agency - and we don’t charge commission. As the owner of your property, you have the right to advertise it however you wish, including on the internet and using For Sale/To Let boards. If you’ve ever thought ‘I want to let my property privately’, we could offer a solution.

So what’s stopping you from using both, maximizing your property’s visibility and letting the best service win? If you find a suitable tenant or buyer via an agency, then go with them, however if you find someone via FlatMatcher - without using estate agents - you have potentially saved yourself thousands in commission!

The element of competition may also mean your agent steps up their effort to sell or let your property before you do.

Advertising your property yourself does not mean you have to fly post a banner or launch a global marketing campaign. It simply means advertising your property in many of the places your estate or letting agent would.

This is where FlatMatcher comes in. We give you the tools that estate or letting agents use, but for less than 10 per cent of the cost.

As you will see from our Membership options, FlatMatcher allows you to advertise your property pretty much where the agents do. While your property won’t appear on an agent’s shop front, bear in mind that around 70 per cent of today’s prospective tenants/buyers will search for property on the internet. This is why private sale property is increasingly common.

It’s YOUR property, so we believe only YOU should be in the driving seat when buying or letting. Sell your house privately, and use the power of the internet to your advantage. Property to let or for sale by owner, can find its target market very quickly with FlatMatcher.

As FlatMatcher is not an estate or lettings agency, there is no reason why you can't sell or let your property privatly AND use an agent. So what do you have to loose by using both methods and doubling your exposure. Just try us out and see for yourself! 

Add your profile now to make use of this exciting, new and unique service!