The market
The Braintree property market
Over the last 12 months, 672 homes sold across Braintree’s 2 postcode districts, at a median sold price of £329,500. Prices are broadly flat on the year before. Detached homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
£329,500
Median sold price
last 12 months
£368,799
Average sold price
last 12 months
672
Homes sold
last 12 months
-0.2%
Year on year
median price
| What sells in Braintree |
Sales |
Median price |
| Detached |
199 |
£520,000 |
| Semi-detached |
195 |
£335,000 |
| Terraced |
159 |
£280,000 |
| Flat / Maisonette |
102 |
£167,500 |
| Other |
17 |
£390,000 |
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for CM7, CM77. Updated monthly.
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Finding the Right Estate Agent in Braintree
Choosing the right estate agent in Braintree can make a real difference to how quickly
your home sells and the price you achieve. Braintree has a range of local and national
agents, but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across
the 2 postcode districts that make up the area.
AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Braintree on what can be observed rather than
what they say about themselves: their Google reputation, the fee, how much they are
currently selling in your postcode district, and how they rank against their neighbours.
Want the cost side specifically? See a full breakdown of
estate agent fees in Braintree,
from 1.4% in 2026, with worked examples and how local fees compare to the UK average.
Looking for ranked picks? Our
best estate agents in Braintree for 2026
guide ranks local agents on the same AgentSeeker Score: reputation, fee,
listing activity and local standing.
Braintree Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions
What are common estate agent red flags in Braintree?
Common red flags when picking an estate agent in Braintree: inflated valuations designed to win your listing, vague or shifting fee quotes, contracts with tie-in periods longer than 12 weeks, and a lack of achieved-vs-asking data. AgentSeeker filters Braintree agents by verified performance data and committed fee, so you can see which agents clear a transparent bar. See vetted Braintree agents. vetted Braintree agents.
Can you haggle with estate agents in Braintree?
Yes, estate agent fees in Braintree are negotiable, and many sellers save 0.2–0.4% by haggling. Current Braintree rates sit between 1.4% to 2.0% as an all-in total. AgentSeeker shows each Braintree 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 Braintree agent fees.
Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Braintree?
If you sell your Braintree home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Braintree agents operate on a 'sole agency' or 'multi-agency' contract, and if a buyer originally introduced by the agent completes, the fee is still due even if you handle the final negotiation yourself. Always check the contract before signing. Compare committed-fee Braintree agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Braintree agents.
How do you pick an estate agent in Braintree?
To pick the right estate agent in Braintree, look at three things: achieved-vs-asking ratio, average sale time, and committed fee, not just reviews or brand. AgentSeeker ranks Braintree agents using verified transaction data from the Land Registry and PropertyData, so you can see who actually delivers for local sellers. See Braintree's top-ranked agents. top-ranked Braintree agents.