The market
The Sittingbourne property market
Over the last 12 months, 639 homes sold across Sittingbourne’s 2 postcode districts, at a median sold price of £300,000. That’s down 1.6% on the year before. Terraced homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
£300,000
Median sold price
last 12 months
£327,318
Average sold price
last 12 months
639
Homes sold
last 12 months
-1.6%
Year on year
median price
| What sells in Sittingbourne |
Sales |
Median price |
| Terraced |
236 |
£267,750 |
| Semi-detached |
214 |
£327,000 |
| Detached |
115 |
£460,000 |
| Flat / Maisonette |
60 |
£167,500 |
| Other |
14 |
£355,000 |
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for ME10, ME9. Updated monthly.
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Finding the Right Estate Agent in Sittingbourne
Choosing the right estate agent in Sittingbourne can make a real difference to how quickly
your home sells and the price you achieve. Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne 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.
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Sittingbourne Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use an online or high-street estate agent in Sittingbourne?
In Sittingbourne, 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 Sittingbourne sellers achieve better outcomes with a high-street agent when local buyer demand is strong. Compare both types side-by-side on AgentSeeker. compare Sittingbourne agents.
Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Sittingbourne?
If you sell your Sittingbourne home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Sittingbourne agents.
How do you pick an estate agent in Sittingbourne?
To pick the right estate agent in Sittingbourne, look at three things: achieved-vs-asking ratio, average sale time, and committed fee, not just reviews or brand. AgentSeeker ranks Sittingbourne agents using verified transaction data from the Land Registry and PropertyData, so you can see who actually delivers for local sellers. See Sittingbourne's top-ranked agents. top-ranked Sittingbourne agents.
How can I reduce estate agent fees in Sittingbourne?
The three most effective ways to reduce estate agent fees in Sittingbourne: first, ask for a committed fee up front rather than accepting the headline rate; second, compare multiple Sittingbourne agents, since local competition usually shifts the number by 0.2–0.4%; third, consider a sole-agency contract for a lower rate in exchange for exclusivity. AgentSeeker publishes each Sittingbourne agent's committed fee before you contact them. compare Sittingbourne fees.