Deciding to relocate, either for work reasons or because you're ready to sample life elsewhere, is a big decision. It often means leaving friends and family behind, moving children to new schools and it always means finding somewhere new to live. Whether your company is paying your relocation expenses, or you're funding the move yourself, you want it to go as smoothly as possible.

Selling your home

You will probably need to sell your existing home before you can buy a new one. Buying and selling at the same time can be very stressful, particularly if one of the properties is tens or hundreds of miles away. You need a solution that allows you to sell your home as easily as possible. You need a sale that is guaranteed to go through at the price you've agreed. You need a sale that lets you concentrate on moving to your new location.

Estate Agent vs. Property Auction

Ninety percent of the population choose to sell their homes through an estate agent, but a growing number of people are choosing a different option – selling directly to a property company, handling their own sale privately, or choosing a property auction. You should look at the options open to you before you commit to a sale process, making sure that you think about what will work best for you.

• Fees – estate agents charge a fee; typically 1-2% of your sale price. An independent property company like Discount Property Auction charges a very limited commission.

• Marketing – selling direct via an online auction cuts out all the usual estate agent marketing. There's no "for sale" sign, no adverts in the paper and no viewings to worry about.

• Speed – selling through an estate agent can take months – particularly if you have trouble attracting viewings. In contrast, a direct sale or property auction sale can be completed within a much shorter period.

• Price – although an estate agent can market your property at the top market value, there's no guarantee that you'll get this price. An auction may value you're property at one price, but it's likely that you'll get more for your property if the bids are competitive.

If you need help to get a faster sale for your property so that you can relocate, contact us at Discount Property Auction. We're committed to helping you, whatever your circumstances. If you want to sell your home, you can use our dedicated online auction facility, which allows you to upload your property yourself and put it in front of genuine, interested buyers. Call us now on 0800 1313 999 or email admin@discountpropertyauction.co.uk to arrange a valuation today.