Cut out the estate agent

PITY the poor estate agent, that most despised of professionals. Now, it seems, we are being encouraged to cut him (or her) out of the selling process.

And why not? If you're unlucky enough to have experienced a slide in the value of your home, or if you want to gain a bit of a competitive (and attractive) edge over any neighbours that have their property on the market by knocking a couple of grand off, why not follow this easy-to-use guide?