Why would I pay an agent's fee if I can sell it myself?

The question that matters is how much you end up with, and how much time it takes. Chapter 11 of the guide helps you work that out with a time balance. We discuss the terms in person, after I've seen the property.

I've worked with an agent before, and it wasn't a good experience.

That's common, and it usually comes down to the same thing: communication stopped once the contract was signed. That's why I send a written report every week, even in weeks when nothing happened.

What's the first step, and what does it commit me to?

Nothing. The first step is a short conversation and a viewing of the property. I prepare the valuation afterwards and go through it with you at the office.

What happens if I find a buyer myself in the meantime?

We go through that in person when we discuss the details of working together. Every situation is different.

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For private sellers

Selling your property privately?

I've put together a guide that walks through the whole process: ten steps, a document list, the difference between a deposit and a part-payment, tax, and a printable checklist. It's free, and it's useful even if you end up selling on your own.

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Where it's decided

Three points where private sales fall apart

Finding a buyer isn't the hard part.

01
The price, in the first two weeks.
A new listing gets most of its attention in the first days, and you can only spend that once. Testing a higher price costs you the most valuable group of buyers.
02
The buyer's financing.
The bank sends its own valuer and lends against the value they set. If the price sits far from it, the deal collapses weeks after signing. By then, the property has been off the market for weeks.
03
The deposit.
If the contract doesn't make clear that the sum is a deposit (foglaló), it counts as a part-payment. In that case, the buyer can walk away with no consequences. Many owners keep the flat off the market for weeks, believing they had that security.

All three are avoidable. The guide explains how, in chapters 8, 1 and 6.

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Free guide

Selling a flat, step by step

19 pages, written for Budapest owners: you can work through it, and sell a flat on your own.

Before you do anything: three questions that shape every decision that follows
Setting the price: what most people get wrong
Getting the documents: what you need, where from, how long it takes
Preparing the property: what brings back its value, and what doesn't
Advertising and reach: why the first two weeks decide
Viewings: the time it takes, the risks, staying safe
Offer and negotiation: deposit or part-payment, the difference is worth millions
The sale contract: lawyer, escrow, holding the deal open
When the buyer is financing with a mortgage: where most deals fall through
Handover: the report, meter readings, transfers
Tax: when you owe personal income tax, and how much
Time balance: work out how many hours it costs you
Ten common mistakes
A printable checklist

With a professional

If you'd rather hand it over

The guide's final chapter sets out honestly when selling privately makes sense and when it carries real risk. If the balance tips the other way: every property gets its own strategy, pricing is based on actual sale data, the preparation (photography, video, home staging, advertising) is not your cost, buyers are pre-screened for financing, and you get a written weekly report on where the sale stands.

Full details of the service

We'll go through the terms of working together in person, with no obligation.

FAQ

What private sellers ask most often

Next step

What is your property worth today?

Every chapter of the guide turns on one thing: a realistic price. If you'd like to know where your flat stands, request a valuation: a comparative market analysis from real data, prepared in person. I don't use an automated calculator. I'll be in touch within 24 hours of your request.

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