Bettermove Alternative: Read the Contract Before You Sign

## The headline vs the small print\n\nBettermove tells sellers there are no upfront estate agent fees. You agree a minimum amount you want to receive. They find a buyer and keep anything above that figure, including your legal costs from the surplus.\n\nThat sounds clean until you read the Terms of Business. If you sell to any buyer during the contract period, you can owe 3% of the sale price, minimum £4,000. The same charge can apply if you sell to a Bettermove-introduced buyer after the contract ends, within set time windows.\n\n## What you are really buying\n\nBettermove is closer to a property broker than a DIY listing service. They match you to investors and pre-approved buyers. You do not run an open-market campaign on your terms.\n\nThat can suit someone who wants speed and will accept a fixed "Agreed Sum". It is a poor fit if you want to test the open market, handle viewings yourself, and avoid percentage traps.\n\n## My Savvi Home: no margin, no exclusivity\n\nWe charge £39.99 or £49.99 per month while your home is listed. Zero commission. No agreed sum. No 3% exit fee. You advertise, you show the property, you negotiate.\n\nFull comparison: [Bettermove vs My Savvi Home](/compare/bettermove).\n\n## Checklist before you instruct anyone\n\n- What is the minimum net cash I receive on completion?\n- What fee applies if I sell privately during the term?\n- How long am I tied in?\n- Who pays if the buyer pulls out?\n\nLegal transfer still needs a solicitor: GOV.UK sale guide.