Selling in Southend-on-Sea
Sell your house in Southend-on-Sea without an estate agent
The typical home in Southend-on-Sea sells for around £292,000. At a standard 1.42% agent fee that's roughly £4,150 in commission — on Keyzee you keep it. List for free, talk to buyers directly, and pay 0% commission.
Estate agent fees in Southend-on-Sea
Typical Southend-on-Sea sale price£292,000
Agent fee at 1.42%£4,150
Keyzee commission£0
You could keep£4,150
What would an estate agent cost you in Southend-on-Sea?
Set your asking price and see what you would hand over in commission — and what you keep by selling on Keyzee instead.
Your asking price
£292,000
Estimated agent commission on £292,000
| Agent fee band | You would pay | On Keyzee |
| Low (1.0%) | £2,900 | £0 |
| Typical (1.42%) | £4,150 | £0 |
| Above average (1.8%) | £5,250 | £0 |
| High (3.0%) | £8,750 | £0 |
At a typical 1.42% fee that is £4,150 in commission. On Keyzee it is £0 — you keep the lot.
Estimates only, for illustration. Agent fees vary by area, agent and property; most quote a percentage plus VAT. Keyzee charges no listing fee and no commission.
The Southend-on-Sea market right now
Pricing accurately is the single biggest lever a private seller has. These are real Southend-on-Sea sold prices from HM Land Registry — the same source lenders and surveyors use.
Median sold price£292,000
Average sold price£323,000
Annual change-3.0%
Sales analysed200
What each property type sells for in Southend-on-Sea
| Property type | Median sold price | Agent fee at 1.42% | On Keyzee |
| Detached | £485,000 | £6,900 | £0 |
| Semi-detached | £340,000 | £4,850 | £0 |
| Terraced | £300,000 | £4,250 | £0 |
| Flat/Maisonette | £172,000 | £2,450 | £0 |
| Other | £160,000 | £2,250 | £0 |
Based on Southend-on-Sea sales up to April 2026. See the full Southend-on-Sea house price guide →
How to sell your home in Southend-on-Sea privately
- Price with evidence. Use real Southend-on-Sea sold prices to set a confident, realistic asking price. See house prices in Southend-on-Sea →
- Talk to buyers directly. Enquiries come straight to you, so questions get answered and viewings booked without an agent relay.
- Keep the legal bits, lose the commission. You still use a solicitor for conveyancing — you just stop paying 1.42% for the middleman.
Ready to sell in Southend-on-Sea?
List your home on Keyzee with no estate agent fees, or get a free instant valuation first.
Selling in Southend-on-Sea — common questions
What do estate agents charge in Southend-on-Sea?
Estate agents in Southend-on-Sea typically charge between 1% and 3% + VAT. At the national average of 1.42% including VAT, on a typical £292,000 Southend-on-Sea sale that's around £4,150. Higher-fee agents can reach £10,500. On Keyzee you pay £0 commission.
Can I really sell my house in Southend-on-Sea without an estate agent?
Yes. Keyzee lets Southend-on-Sea owners list directly, take buyer enquiries, and manage offers without paying commission. You keep control of pricing, viewings and timing.
How much could I save selling privately in Southend-on-Sea?
On a typical Southend-on-Sea sale price of £292,000, a 1.42% agent fee works out around £4,150 including VAT. On Keyzee that's £0.
Do I still need a solicitor?
Yes — you are removing the estate agent, not the legal process. A conveyancer still handles the legal work once you have agreed a sale.
Selling without an agent in other areas
Typical sale price from HM Land Registry Price Paid data. Agent-fee figure is an estimate at 1.42% including VAT for illustration. Read the full guide to selling without an agent →