Earlier this year, we met Julian and Emma who had started off “just testing the market.”
Eighteen months later, still no buyer, price drops galore, and a growing suspicion that their agent was either asleep at the wheel or stuck on a loop with the phrase “It’s just the market.”
They weren’t testing the market anymore — the market was testing them!
The truth is, if you’re still sat on the market after several months (or even years), watching viewings dry up and Rightmove clicks flatline, something’s got to give. If you really want to move on and the standard process isn’t working for you — you probably think there isn’t much choice other than to wait it out or change agent in the hope the next one will magically pull a buyer out of their…er, hat.
But what if I told you there’s another way to sell — one that puts you back in control, saves you time, reduces risk, and even potentially gets you more than you’re expecting?
No, it’s not magic. It’s auction — but not the old-school, scary, hammer-banging auction that’s only for distressed properties. This isn’t Homes Under The Hammer! ( love that show!)
This is modern auction. Secure, conditional, and designed to work for all sorts of property styles and for real people, with real lives— like you.
💥 So, What’s the Deal with Conditional Auction?
Think of it as the smarter, faster cousin of the usual estate agency method — where you still get a proper marketing campaign, but also real competition between buyers, and a legally binding deal at the end.
Instead of the “let’s see what happens” approach, you get momentum, urgency, a firm timeline, and buyers who are actually committed.
Sound good?
Now, let’s be honest. Auction isn’t for everyone. If you’re in no rush, need every last penny, and are happy to hold out for ‘your price’ as the weeks roll by like tumbleweed across a spaghetti western… then by all means, carry on. This isn’t going to be for you.
But if you’re:
- Fed up with agents telling you “It’s just the market” again and again
- Motivated to sell and move on with your life
- Flexible on price — not desperate, just realistic
- Looking to reduce cost, uncertainty and stress
…then conditional auction could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.
⚡ The Benefits (in plain English)
- Speed: Most auctions complete within 56 days (or less). That’s not a typo.
- Security: The buyer puts down a commitment fee — if they pull out, they lose it.
- No Commission: We take our costs from the buyer, not you.
- Competition: Strategic marketing + enticing pricing = active bidding war.
- Control: You have a reserve price. You won’t sell below it.
💬 “But Doesn’t Auction Mean You Get Less Money?”
Nope. Not if it’s done right. These days even million pound luxury homes are selling using this approach. Pricing low to go high is a proven strategy. One we have adopted across all our selling methods. It stirs up competition, drives emotion, and gets results.
Remember: buyers want what other buyers want. If your property’s sat on the shelf looking lonely, it loses value — fast. In a competitive market with lots of competition, that loss hits fast and hard.
Motivated sellers who work with us almost always sell faster, for fair prices, and with less drama.
🎯 The Bottom Line?
Selling your home doesn’t need to feel like a never-ending waiting game or a war of attrition with tyre-kickers. If you’re ready to make a move — really make a move — and you want to explore a smarter, more secure way to sell, it might be time to look at conditional auction.
We’ll walk you through it with no pressure, no jargon, and no nonsense. Just real advice that gets real results.
Want to find out if this could work for you?
Give us a call and let’s talk it through.
It’s your move.
Literally.
Get in touch on 01271 410108 or book an advice meeting here