Want the open market instead? We'll list it for you — through our agent partner.
If a structured sale isn't for you and you'd rather take your property to the open market — listed on Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket — we can do that too. Our local estate-agent partner handles the listing, the photos, the viewings and the negotiation. You receive the full agreed sale price — the agent's fee is paid by the buyer side, not by you.
Who this is for.
Most of our routes are designed for sellers who want certainty, speed, or a tailored deal. Open market sale is the opposite of that: it's for sellers who want the broadest possible exposure and are happy to wait for the right buyer at the right price.
You should consider open market sale if:
- Your property is in good, lettable/saleable condition — no major works needed
- You're not under time pressure — you can wait for the buyer who will pay your asking price
- You'd prefer the price discovery of a public listing rather than a direct offer from us
- You'd rather not pay a traditional estate agent's upfront marketing or listing fees
- You want professional photos, a listing on the major portals, and viewings handled by an agent
If any of those describe you — this is the right route. If you also want the option of a cash offer alongside, we can give you both numbers and let you choose.
How the open market route works with us.
1. Tell us about your property
Quick form or phone call. Address, basic details, what matters most to you (price, speed, flexibility).
2. We brief our partner agent
Our local estate-agent partner takes your details, arranges a valuation visit at a time that suits you, and discusses the listing strategy.
3. Your home goes live
Listed on Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket with professional photos. Viewings handled. You decide which offers to accept.
What you get.
- Listings on all three major UK portals — Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket. The same exposure a paid estate-agent listing would give you.
- Professional photography and a written listing description handled by the agent partner.
- Viewings managed for you — you don't have to host buyers yourself unless you want to.
- A regulated UK estate agent handling the negotiation and the sale through to missives.
- No upfront cost from you — the agent's fee is agreed at the start and paid out of the eventual sale.
- Optional cash offer alongside — if you want both numbers in front of you, we can give you a cash offer from us as well so you can compare.
How this compares to our other routes.
Here's the trade-off, honestly:
| Factor | Cash purchase | Open market sale |
|---|---|---|
| Price achieved | Below market (typically 80–90% of market value) | Full market value, if the buyer is found |
| Certainty of sale | Very high — direct buyer, no chain | Depends on the market — could be weeks, could be months |
| Timeline | 14–28 days | Typically 2–6 months from listing to keys |
| Fees to you | None | Agent fee paid separately by the buyer (no fees deducted from your sale; you receive the full agreed price) |
| Viewings and admin | None — we handle it | Handled by the partner agent |
| Best for | Speed, certainty, difficult situations | Top price, sellers who can wait |
Not sure which fits your property better? Request a free valuation and we'll show you both numbers — what we'd pay in cash, and what we'd expect the open market to achieve. You decide from there.
Common questions.
Are there any fees I need to pay?
No — no fees come out of your sale. You receive the full agreed sale price at completion. You pay nothing to list, nothing for advertising, and nothing if the property doesn't sell. The partner agent specialises in investor-buyers and charges a separate buyer's-premium fee to the buyer (signed in writing by the buyer before they offer) — so the fee is fully disclosed but not deducted from your proceeds.
Who is the partner agent?
A regulated local estate agent we work with for sellers who want the open market route. We'll introduce you to them after your initial call so you can speak directly. They're an independent firm — we don't hide that, and you'll see exactly who's listing your property before you commit.
Am I tied in long-term?
No. You'll see the partner agent's terms before you sign — and you're free to change your mind at any point before signing. Once you've signed their agreement, their terms apply (typical estate-agent terms — usually a notice period rather than a long lock-in).
How quickly does the property go live?
Once we have your details and the valuation visit is done, we aim to have your listing live across the three portals within a few working days.
What if no one buys it?
If the property doesn't sell on the open market in the timeframe you want, we can always revisit one of our other routes — cash offer, assisted sale, or brokered sale. Nothing's lost.
Can I get a cash offer at the same time?
Yes — many sellers want to see both options side by side. Request a valuation and tell us you'd like to see both, and we'll give you our cash offer alongside the agent's open-market valuation. No obligation either way.
Are you and the partner agent regulated?
Yes. Clyde Housebuyers is a trading name of PropGain UK Limited (registered in England & Wales, company number 16913648). We're ICO registered, HMRC AML supervised, and a member of the Property Redress Scheme (PRS). The partner agent is independently regulated as a UK estate agent.
Want to list your property on the open market?
We can introduce you to our partner agent and have your home live across Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket within a few working days — with no fees from your sale.