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How do you go about finding a buyer for your home? Do you need to go through a solicitor or estate agent or can you do it yourself? What does the selling process involve and how much will it cost? Find out here.
Putting your home on the market
This page looks at the first steps you need to take in order to sell your home, including getting a valuation, setting a price, preparing your home for viewing and showing people round. Read more 
The selling process
Once your home is on the market, you should start to receive notes of interest from potential buyers. You can then set a closing date and start the selling process. Read more
Finding a buyer
When you are looking for a buyer for your home, you can choose to go through a selling agent (a solicitor or estate agent) or to market your property yourself. This page explains what a selling agent does and has tips for finding a buyer yourself. Read more
Solicitors
If you are selling your home, even if you find your own buyer, you will need a solicitor to carry out the legal work involved. This page explains how to go about finding a solicitor, what they do and what you can do if you aren't happy with the service you receive. Read more
Estate agents
Most people in Scotland sell their property through a solicitor or solicitors' property centre. If you decide to use an estate agent instead, this page explains how to find one, what they do and what you can do if you aren't happy with their service. Read more
Setting a price
Before you can put your home on the market, you need to work out how much it is worth and how much money you hope to get for it. Your selling agent will be able to help you with this. Read more
Costs of selling
You may make a lot of money selling your home, but you will also spend quite a bit as well. This page outlines the costs involved when you sell your home and explains what you can do if you buy a new home before the sale of your old home is completed. Read more
Selling at auction
If you want to sell your home quickly, you could consider selling it at auction. This page explains the selling process. Read more
