Much Cheaper (And Better) Alternatives to PurpleBricks

Purplebricks FREE house selling-service

First, let me throw-up a snapshot of Purplebricks alluring free service…

Estate Agent	Rating	Duration	Includes / Notes	Price from
PurpleBricks	Rating 3.9 TrustPilot Reviews	Duration 12 months	Includes / Notes Free package Key features Purplebricks listing For sale sign In-person valuation App - manage viewings, offers & communication with buyers	PriceFREE	Visit WebsiteBook Free In-Person Valuation

I’ve already written an in-depth overview of Purplebricks free service and how it’s all possible, so if you want to learn more, that’s the place to go.

On the surface, the offer looks incredible, and a stampede toward it feels like the only logical outcome. But dig a little deeper, and things get murky. If you’re a seller who needs any of Purplebricks’ optional add-ons (like Hosted Viewings, Professional Photography, etc.), and especially the holy grail: listings on Rightmove & Zoopla (a must for anyone chasing real exposure), you’ll quickly realise that “free” doesn’t stretch very far. In fact, it gets tossed out the window faster than you’d think.

Purplebricks optional add-ons

These aren’t all the add-ons available, just the ones I’d personally consider pretty important (arguably essential, in fact):

*Note, these are from prices, so they get more expensive depending on property location. I’ve broken the fees down in my in-depth Purplebricks Review.

So, in order to get the following:

• Rightmove & Zoopla listing
• Professional photography
• EPC

… you’re looking at a minimum spend of £1,414.

That’s not exactly free – or even cheap – especially when you stack it up against the competition (which you’re about to see).

Price/Service Comparisons with Alternative Online Estate Agents

It’s worth stating: I genuinely think Purplebricks’ free package offers great value and is absolutely worth taking advantage of – but only if you’re strategic about it. On its own, it lacks the exposure you’ll likely need to generate serious interest, so I strongly recommend either upgrading to one of their add-ons that includes a Rightmove & Zoopla listing, or pairing it with a second online agent that does.

However, once you start adding extras with Purplebricks, the costs quickly snowball, and you’ll find yourself paying a premium for services you can get elsewhere for a fraction of the price.

So, let’s crunch the numbers and see just how much extra you’re shelling out to work with the market leaders, Purplebricks, compared to some of the other solid (and significantly cheaper) online estate agents…

Note: The alternative packages offered by other agents aren’t always direct, like-for-like comparisons. They’re alternative options that provide similar core services, but there may be key differences. For instance, Purplebricks’ free package includes an in-person valuation by a local agent, a feature not typically offered by many cheaper alternatives. Also, pay attention to the duration of each service, as that can vary significantly between providers.

If you want a Rightmove & Zoopla listing…

Purplebricks’ starting price is £599 for 12 month listings. Meanwhile…

Estate Agent	Rating	Duration	Includes / Notes	Price from
Quicklister	Rating 4.6 Google Reviews	Duration 3 months	Includes / Notes Exposure package Key features Zoopla listing OnTheMarket listing PrimeLocation listing Pay on listing (not sign up) Optional add-on products (added onto total price with discount(s) applied) £139 Rightmove listing	Price Discount available £258.2 Inc VAT (Normal price: £288)	Visit Website20% Discount Code: x74tbhrV
Emoov	Rating 4.7 TrustPilot Reviews	Duration 12 months*	Includes / Notes Essential package Key features Rightmove listing Zoopla listing OnTheMarket listing PrimeLocation listing *Rightmove listing is included for the first month. After that, you have the option to renew the listing for £25 per month. If you continue advertising on Rightmove for a full 12 months, this would amount to an additional £275.	Price£295 Inc VAT	Visit Website

If you want Professional Photography…

Purplebricks charge £699 for digital enchanted professional photos & 360 virtual tour and professional floorplan.

It’s been proven that photos can make or cripple a listing – having direct impact on interest – so if wasting time and money isn’t on the agenda, investing in high-quality photos is usually a wise decision.

Of course, outsourcing this service isn’t always necessary, especially if you possess a high-end camera with a wide lens, a discerning eye for detail, and a grasp of compositional techniques. However, I say proceed with caution and play to your strengths. We’ve all seen the dingy and wonky photo fails on Rightmove, taken by self-appointed photography enthusiasts. Just don’t.

Estate Agent	Rating	Duration	Includes / Notes	Price from
Visum	Rating 4.2 TrustPilot Reviews	Duration 1 month	Includes / Notes Basic package Key features Zoopla listing OnTheMarket listing PrimeLocation listing Optional add-on products (added onto total price with discount(s) applied) £159 Photograghs £79 Floorplan	Price Discount available £272 Inc VAT (Normal price: £287)	Visit Website£15 Discount Code: PIP1
I Am The Agent	Rating 4.1 TrustPilot Reviews	Duration 60 days	Includes / Notes Taster package Key features Rightmove listing Zoopla listing PrimeLocation listing Optional add-on products (added onto total price with discount(s) applied) £149 Photograghs & Floorplan	Price Discount available £405.5 Inc VAT (Normal price: £434)	Visit Website10% Discount Code: propinv21
Emoov	Rating 4.7 TrustPilot Reviews	Duration 12 months*	Includes / Notes Essential package Key features Rightmove listing Zoopla listing OnTheMarket listing PrimeLocation listing Optional add-on products (added onto total price) £300 Photograghs & Floorplan *Rightmove listing is included for the first month. After that, you have the option to renew the listing for £25 per month. If you continue advertising on Rightmove for a full 12 months, this would amount to an additional £275.	Price£595 Inc VAT	Visit Website

If you want Hosted viewings…

Purplebricks charge £899 for unlimited hosted viewings.

If you’re comfortable conducting your own viewings, then I say DO IT. Bringing in hired help for this task tends to be the most extravagant expense by far. This feature alone pushes Purplebricks service from free to £899. That’s no joke.

Here are a couple of cheaper options if hosted viewings is on your list of requirements:

Estate Agent	Rating	Duration	Includes / Notes	Price from
Visum	Rating 4.2 TrustPilot Reviews	Duration 1 month	Includes / Notes Basic package Key features Zoopla listing OnTheMarket listing PrimeLocation listing Optional add-on products (added onto total price with discount(s) applied) £395 Hosted viewings (Unlimited viewings)	Price Discount available £429 Inc VAT (Normal price: £444)	Visit Website£15 Discount Code: PIP1
I Am The Agent	Rating 4.1 TrustPilot Reviews	Duration 60 days	Includes / Notes Taster package Key features Rightmove listing Zoopla listing PrimeLocation listing Optional add-on products (added onto total price with discount(s) applied) £149 Hosted viewings (1 hour block)	Price Discount available £405.5 Inc VAT (Normal price: £434)	Visit Website10% Discount Code: propinv21

If you want Portal listings, Professional Photography & Hosted viewings…

Purplebricks’ starting price for their Boost package is £1499, which includes a Rightmove listing, Professional Photography & Hosted Viewings.

Now we’re starting to talk serious money.

Like I said, once you start tossing the essential add-ons into the basket, which, let’s face it, most sellers will need – that “free” Purplebricks service suddenly vanishes into thin air. Poof. Gone.

Here are a few alternative packages offered by other online agents that include all of the above for a whole lot less…

Estate Agent	Rating	Duration	Includes / Notes	Price from
Visum	Rating 4.2 TrustPilot Reviews	Duration 1 month	Includes / Notes Plus package Key features Rightmove listing Zoopla listing OnTheMarket listing PrimeLocation listing Optional add-on products (added onto total price with discount(s) applied) £395 Hosted viewings (Unlimited viewings) £159 Photograghs £79 Floorplan	Price Discount available £697 Inc VAT (Normal price: £712)	Visit Website£15 Discount Code: PIP1
I Am The Agent	Rating 4.1 TrustPilot Reviews	Duration 60 days	Includes / Notes Taster package Key features Rightmove listing Zoopla listing PrimeLocation listing Optional add-on products (added onto total price with discount(s) applied) £149 Hosted viewings (1 hour block) £149 Photograghs & Floorplan	Price Discount available £554.5 Inc VAT (Normal price: £583)	Visit Website10% Discount Code: propinv21
Yopa	Rating 4.3 TrustPilot Reviews	Duration 12 months	Includes / Notes Core package Key features Rightmove listing Zoopla listing PrimeLocation listing Photograghs Floorplan Negotiation For sale sign In-person valuation 16 weeks Sole Agency contract Optional add-on products (added onto total price) £300 Hosted viewings (Unlimited viewings, £399 in some London postcodes) *Selling fee of £1,499 in a few specific London postcodes.	Price*£1299 Inc VAT	Visit WebsiteBook Free In-Person Valuation

Even Yopa – the UK’s second largest online estate agent – turns out to be more cost-effective than Purplebricks once you start adding all the bells and whistles. Their service is comparable in terms of what’s on offer, but the price tag is noticeably lighter when you factor in the extras.

What/who do I recommend?

Honestly? Just sift through the options in the comparison table and pick the agent/package that makes the most sense for you. Truth is, most of them offer near-identical services and currently have better reviews *shrugs shoulders*

To be clear, I’m not here to push or bash Purplebricks – or any other online agent, for that matter. My goal is purely to raise awareness of your options and help you find the most suitable fit for your situation.

As always, thoughts and comments welcome…

Landlord out xo