How we rank the best estate agents in March
Every estate agent in AgentSeeker's March ranking is scored out of 100 on four things
we can actually observe, each worth up to 25 points. No agent can pay to move up the list, and
we never adjust a score by hand.
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Reputation: the agent's Google rating, and how many people took the time to
leave one. Volume matters as much as the average.
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Value: how competitive the fee is. Some agents set their own; where they
haven't, AgentSeeker quotes the fee on your behalf and each card says which is which.
Either way the percentage is inclusive of VAT, it is what you would pay, and it cannot
rise at contract stage. In March fees start at 1.9%.
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Activity: how many homes they currently have on the market across
March, taken from live listing data rather than anything an agent tells us about
themselves.
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Standing: how they rank against the other agents actually working the same
postcode districts.
Two figures are deliberately absent: achieved price against asking, and average time to sell.
They are the two that matter most, and we are building them from HM Land Registry records rather
than asking agents to report on themselves. Until that data is ready we leave them out, because
a number we cannot stand behind is worse than no number at all.
Choosing an Estate Agent in March: Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use an online or high-street estate agent in March?
In March, high-street agents tend to offer stronger local-buyer reach and marketing networks, while online-only agents typically charge lower flat fees but require the seller to handle more of the process. Most March sellers achieve better outcomes with a high-street agent when local buyer demand is strong. Compare both types side-by-side on AgentSeeker. compare March agents.
What is the average house price in March?
According to Land Registry sold-price data, the average sold price in March is around £235,502. This figure pools all property types across the area over the last six months. For a valuation tailored to your specific home, request a free valuation via AgentSeeker. free March valuation.
What percentage do most estate agents charge in March?
Most estate agents in March charge between 1.9% to 2.3% of the final sale price, with the typical March agent landing around 2.1%. On AgentSeeker, that percentage is the total fee you pay, agents don't add VAT on top at contract stage, which is unusual in the industry and is our core transparency promise. These bands draw on Land Registry sold-price data and industry research from HomeOwners Alliance, Which? and Compare My Move. see verified March fees.
Can you haggle with estate agents in March?
Yes, estate agent fees in March are negotiable, and many sellers save 0.2–0.4% by haggling. Current March rates sit between 1.9% to 2.3% as an all-in total. AgentSeeker shows each March agent's committed total fee before you make contact, with no VAT added later, effectively a pre-negotiated rate the agent has locked in for your lead. compare March agent fees.