Selling in York

Sell your house in York without an estate agent

The typical home in York sells for around £335,000. At a standard 1.42% agent fee that's roughly £4,750 in commission — on Keyzee you keep it. List for free, talk to buyers directly, and pay 0% commission.

Estate agent fees in York

Typical York sale price£335,000
Agent fee at 1.42%£4,750
Keyzee commission£0
You could keep£4,750

What would an estate agent cost you in York?

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
335,000
Estimated agent commission on £335,000
Agent fee bandYou would payOn Keyzee
Low (1.0%)£3,350£0
Typical (1.42%)£4,750£0
Above average (1.8%)£6,050£0
High (3.0%)£10,050£0

At a typical 1.42% fee that is £4,750 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 York market right now

Pricing accurately is the single biggest lever a private seller has. These are real York sold prices from HM Land Registry — the same source lenders and surveyors use.

Median sold price£335,000
Average sold price£375,000
Annual change+4.8%
Sales analysed200

What each property type sells for in York

Property typeMedian sold priceAgent fee at 1.42%On Keyzee
Detached£463,000£6,550£0
Semi-detached£300,000£4,250£0
Terraced£261,000£3,700£0
Flat/Maisonette£159,000£2,250£0

Based on York sales up to April 2026. See the full York house price guide →

How to sell your home in York privately

  • Price with evidence. Use real York sold prices to set a confident, realistic asking price. See house prices in York →
  • 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 York?

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Selling in York — common questions

What do estate agents charge in York?

Estate agents in York typically charge between 1% and 3% + VAT. At the national average of 1.42% including VAT, on a typical £335,000 York sale that's around £4,750. Higher-fee agents can reach £12,050. On Keyzee you pay £0 commission.

Can I really sell my house in York without an estate agent?

Yes. Keyzee lets York 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 York?

On a typical York sale price of £335,000, a 1.42% agent fee works out around £4,750 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 →