How Does We Buy Any House Value My Property?
One of the most common and important questions we hear from our homeowners is: How do We Buy Any House value my home?
In this guide, we’ll explain exactly how our house valuation process works. By combining market-leading property valuation software with expert analysis, We Buy Any House ensures you receive a fast, fair, and transparent cash offer based on current market data and your property’s unique features.
Getting Started
Your journey begins when you get in touch with us at We Buy Any House if you are interested in selling your property quickly and hassle-free. You can complete a short form on our website, which will ask you for the following details:
- Your property’s address and postcode
- Your property type, e.g. number of bedrooms
- Your contact details
After filling out this short form, one of our experienced property experts will arrange a follow-up conversation.
During this phone call, we will ask you for more details regarding your property and reasons for selling. This could include:
- Why you’re considering selling
- Your ideal timeline for the sale
- The type of property (e.g. flat, terraced, detached, etc.)
- Whether the property is freehold or leasehold
This quick conversation helps us understand your situation and gather enough information to move forward. There is no pressure, no paperwork is needed at this stage, just a chat with the We Buy Any House team.
A Closer Conversation with an Expert
Shortly after the initial enquiry, we’ll arrange a more detailed follow-up call with one of our experienced property agents. During this second call, we’ll discuss your home’s current condition, any unique features your property may have, as well as your motivation for selling.
This deeper understanding of your circumstances plays a big role in the selling process of your house. We are able to tailor a competitive yet realistic offer for your needs, including how quickly you would like to sell your property. We can sell a house in as little as 3 days, so if you need a quick, cash sale, We Buy Any House can help.
HomeTrack
What sets us at We Buy Any House apart from other cash-buying companies is our commitment to accuracy and fairness in how we value properties. At the centre of our process is , which is a market-leading property valuation tool.
HomeTrack is the same tool used by big financial institutions like banks and mortgage lenders. What this software does is access a comprehensive range of data, all to do with your specific property.
According to HomeTrack, 18 of the top 20 mortgage lenders in the UK use HomeTrack’s valuation tool as part of their process. Some of the key highlights are:
- A detailed summary of your property, including the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the year it was built and the total square footage of the property.
- Local Demand: we can see how many buyers are actively looking for homes like yours
- Market Activity: how long similar properties typically stay on the market in your area
- Local Competition: we can compare active listings, asking prices and actual sale prices nearby
- Property History: we can view past sake data, potential rental income and valuation range for your home.
The technology we use to value your home is grounded in real-time, evidence-based insights, not guesswork.
Manual Review
While the data provided by HomeTrack is robust, we do not rely on the automation alone. Each individual valuation is reviewed by a real person – one of our experienced property experts who conducts their own valuation. The manual review allows us to factor in elements that are sometimes missed, such as:
- The specific condition of your home
- Any unique features your property may have
- Any upgrades or renovations you have made to the property
- Local knowledge that might influence value
- Any specific challenges or advantages your property presents
By combining our approach, market-leading technology backed by human expertise ensures you get a well-rounded, fair offer that reflects the data and the nuances of your property.
The Role of RICS
As part of our valuation process, we also conduct an independent survey of your property and its condition.
At We Buy Any House, we are proud to be flexible, which is why arranging the RICS Survey can be done at the seller’s convenience and preferred timeline. This is a key step that helps ensure our offer reflects the true market condition of your property and isn’t based on surface -level data.
What is a RICS Survey?
A RICS Survey is an independent, professional property assessment conducted by a fully qualified RICS Surveyor. These surveys are among the most trusted in the UK to validate a property’s market value and condition. This survey is objective and independent from We Buy Any House, so it is valuable in giving both parties confidence in the transaction.
What does a RICS Survey Cover?
- Structural integrity (e.g. the condition of the roof, damp or foundation issues)
- The condition of the plumbing, electrics, windows and insulation
- Potential repair or maintenance issues
- Legal or access considerations
- Health and safety concerns
How Does the RICS Survey Influence the Final Valuation?
Our valuation is made up of HomeTrack data, our property experts’ manual review, and getting to know you as a seller, providing a tailored offer to suit your needs.
The RICS survey essentially confirms or sometimes adjusts our initial valuation. If the survey shows your property is in better condition than we expected, we may increase our offer.
We want to ensure we are transparent and fair throughout the valuation process, which is why we don’t want to surprise you with price negotiations at the very last minute. The RICS report helps us, and you be fully transparent about how we arrived at the final offer figure.
As mentioned, the RICS survey also protects you as a seller; we are not basing our offer value on incomplete or inaccurate information. The experienced and fully qualified RIC surveyor is independent of We Buy Any House, so no bias will influence either party.
What if the RICS Survey Finds Issues with My Property?
If the RICS Survey uncovers any issues with your property, we will always discuss it openly with you. These findings don’t mean we won’t buy your house; as we have said, we will buy a home in any condition, and you are guaranteed a sale with We Buy Any House. However, we may need to re-evaluate our offer to reflect the actual condition and forecasted repair costs.
We will explain what the surveyor has found, how it impacts the value of your home and what our adjusted offer is based on. At this stage, there is no obligation to proceed; we are only ensuring clarity and honesty throughout the process.
Accepting the Offer
At We Buy Any House, we will not just give you a number and let you figure out the rest. If you are happy with our offer and choose to accept, from this point on, our team will take care of all the legal work and guide you through the completion process.
Fast, Professional Completion
To help complete your property as quickly and as smoothly as possible, our team work closely with trusted, experienced solicitors to manage the entire completion process.
We have built strong relationships with these solicitors over many years, and they’re carefully selected for their expertise, reliability, and reputation. By managing the legal process on your behalf and coordinating with them directly, we ensure everything moves forward without unnecessary delays so you can complete it with confidence and speed.
Conclusion
The We Buy Any House valuation process has been designed to take the uncertainty out of selling while still delivering a fair and realistic offer based on real market conditions.
From the moment you enquire, you will be supported by experienced property experts who will take the time to understand your situation, your goals and your timeline. Whether you are relocating, downsizing or navigating financial difficulties, we approach every sale on an individual basis – we understand that no two homes or homeowners are the same.
We are here to provide a reliable, straightforward alternative to a traditional home sale, and that starts with how we value your home.
At the centre of our valuation process is our market-leading technology, HomeTrack. This allows us to evaluate your home’s hard data: recent sales, local demand and your home’s physical characteristics without relying on guesswork.
We won’t stop at a digital valuation; we will also conduct an expert manual review and, where appropriate, a RICS survey to add depth and integrity to our offer. Instead of leaving you in the dark or catching you off guard with price point changes, we will be open about how and why your offer was calculated.
So, if you are ready to find out what your property is worth – without pressure, commitment or cost, simply get in contact with us today.
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