★★★★★ Rated Excellent · Checked & vetted buyers only
Ready. Steady. Sell.Compare genuine cash offers for your home in minutes
Don’t accept the first lowball offer. Compare offers from checked & vetted UK cash buyers and property investors — free, no obligation, and with no fees to you. Completion in as little as 7 days.
- ✓ No estate-agent fees & no legal fees
- ✓ Genuine, funded buyers — NAPB & TPO checked
- ✓ You choose: speed (cash buyer) or price (investor)
“They actually showed me the difference between a cash buyer and an investor offer. I felt informed, not sold to.”
— Helen R., KentTwo routes — choose what’s right for you
One property. Two ways to sell fast.
We’re independent, so we can be honest about the trade-off between speed and price. Tell us your situation and we’ll match you to the route — and the vetted buyers — that fit.
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Best for speed & certainty
- ✓ Completion often within 7–28 days
- ✓ Guaranteed sale, no chain to collapse
- ✓ Any condition, any location in the UK
Trade-off: offers are typically 75–85% of market value in exchange for the speed and certainty.
Get My Offers →📈 Find a property investor
Best for a higher price
- ✓ Offers can sit closer to market value
- ✓ Flexible terms and completion dates
- ✓ Great for tenanted & portfolio sales
Trade-off: can take a little longer and depends on investor appetite for your property.
Find a Buyer →Clear comparison · no sales talk
How the ways to sell really compare
A straight breakdown of estate agents, auctions, cash buyers and Ready Steady Sell — so you can see exactly what you gain and what you give up.
| What matters | Estate Agent | Auction | Cash Buyer | Ready Steady Sell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to complete | 16–24 weeks | 6–10 weeks | 2–6 weeks | 7–28 days |
| % of market value | 95–100% | 75–90% | 75–85% | Best of several offers |
| Fees to you | 1–3% + VAT | 2.5%+ buyer premium | £0 | £0 |
| Certainty of sale | Chain risk | Medium | High (if funded) | Highest — we vet funding |
| Any condition | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Figures are typical UK ranges and are illustrative — your offer depends on property, location, condition and timescale.
How it works
A clear route to the right offer — in four steps
Tell us about your property
A few quick questions about the property, your timeline and any complications. No upfront fees.
We match the best-fit route
We assess whether a cash buyer or an investor suits you best on speed, certainty and price.
You compare real offers
See genuine offers from checked & vetted buyers side by side, with the trade-offs in plain English.
You stay in control
Accept, explore alternatives or walk away. No obligation — the decision is always yours.
Customer stories
Homeowners who chose clarity over pressure
“I was under pressure to sell quickly and didn’t know who to trust. Ready Steady Sell laid out the options clearly and I completed in just over five weeks. No stress, no surprises.”
“Every company promised the “best offer”, but Ready Steady Sell actually showed me the difference between a cash buyer and an investor offer. I felt informed rather than sold to.”
“I could wait a little longer, so they introduced me to an investor instead of a cash buyer. The offer was higher than I’d been quoted elsewhere, and they handled everything.”
“I was selling due to personal circumstances and felt overwhelmed. They were calm, honest and realistic, and let me decide. That meant a lot.”
Meet the founder
Lisa Hayes — clarity before commitment
“I set up Ready Steady Sell to give homeowners a clearer, fairer way to sell quickly. We explain the trade-offs up front, so you can choose the route that fits your situation — without pressure.”
What we help with
Different situations need different routes
Fast & time-sensitive
Buyer options
Complex situations
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Frequently asked questions
Straight answers, no sales talk
How does Ready Steady Sell actually work?
We help you compare genuine cash offers and investor options for your home. We assess whether speed (a cash buyer) or price (an investor) suits your situation, pass your details only to checked & vetted buyers, and let you decide. There is no obligation and no fee to you.
Do you buy houses directly?
No. Ready Steady Sell is an independent comparison service, not a direct buyer. That independence is the point — it lets us recommend the route that genuinely suits you rather than pushing a single outcome.
Will I get full market value?
It depends on the route. A cash buyer trades a little price (typically 75–85% of market value) for speed and certainty; an investor can pay closer to market value but may take longer. We explain the realistic trade-off up front.
Is there any cost or obligation?
None. There are no upfront fees and no obligation to proceed. We are paid by our vetted partners, never by you.