DON’T        

... do business with any company you have not checked out thoroughly. Selling or buying a house is a huge financial step that requires good decision making.  SpeedySales© has the experience and infrastructure to help you but if you decide to go with someone else make sure they are experienced in providing you with the best way forward in selling your house fast. 

...   pay any fees up front, especially any type of valuation fees. Speak to a company who will carry out valuations free of charge. 

... rely on “External Valuations” also known as “drive-bys” as they are only for guidance. Anyone offering you this in return for payment tell them you are not interested. It is nothing more than a person sitting at a desk coming up with a figure from looking at various property websites.

Do your own quick "drive-by" yourself (enter your postcode): 

http://www.houseprices.co.uk     http://www.ourproperty.co.uk  or arrange a professional External Valuation yourself, for circa £75, from a RICS accredited company.

... fall for last minute drops in the price for an external valuation - if you’re offered a price for an external valuation, be wary if you decline it, and suddenly it’s reoffered at a lower price. Also remember, some companies offer free valuations.   

... call companies who use mobile numbers or premium rate phone numbers as a means of contact ie 0870, 0871, 0845, 090, etc. These companies are making money by charging you to speak to them. 

... use a company who have not identified where they are located ie an office address or who do not provide contact details on their website or advertising literature