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Estate Agents in St Albans AL2

Compare all 3 estate agents covering AL2. See real fees, sold price performance and homeowner reviews — then choose which agents contact you. Independent agents in St Albans typically save you £4,320 vs national chains.

£540,000
Avg. sale price
39 days
Avg. time to sell
1.3%
Avg. agent fee
+3.6%
Price growth (12m)
3
Active agents
Sales agents Fee comparison Market data FAQs
3 agents in AL2

Compare sales agents in St Albans AL2

Ranked by average sale price achieved. Choosing an independent agent in St Albans over a national chain saves you an average of £4,320 on a £540,000 property — and independent agents achieve better results too.

SH

St Albans Homes

Top rated in AL2
Independent estate agent · St Albans · Hertfordshire
★★★★★ 4.9156 reviews
98.1%Price achieved
33 daysAvg. to sell
1.0%Sales fee
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HP

Herts Properties

Independent estate agent · St Albans · Hertfordshire
★★★★☆ 4.3267 reviews
96.2%Price achieved
42 daysAvg. to sell
0.9%Sales fee
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PH

Park & Herts

Independent estate agent · St Albans · Hertfordshire
★★★★☆ 4.476 reviews
96.9%Price achieved
38 daysAvg. to sell
1.2%Sales fee
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Fee comparison

Estate agent fees in St Albans AL2

On a £540,000 property, choosing an independent agent (avg 1.0%) over a national chain (avg 1.8%) saves you £4,320. Always check what's included before signing.

#AgentFeeNo sale no feeFee on £540,000vs area avg
1
SH
St Albans Homes
 1.0% ✓ Yes £5,400 0.3% below avg
2
HP
Herts Properties
 0.9% ✓ Yes £4,860 0.4% below avg
3
PH
Park & Herts
 1.2% ✓ Yes £6,480 0.1% below avg

Fees verified June 2026. Always confirm directly with your chosen agent.

Market data

St Albans AL2 property market

Data sourced from HM Land Registry. Updated monthly.

Average sale price
£540,000
All property types
+3.6% vs last year
Avg. days to sell
39 days
Listing to accepted offer
Properties sold (12m)
143
Completed sales in AL2
Price per sq ft
£620
Average across all types
Avg. national chain fee
£9,720
On avg. St Albans property
Avg. independent fee
£5,400
Save £4,320 vs nationals
Common questions

Estate agents in St Albans AL2 — FAQs

How much do estate agents charge in St Albans AL2?
Estate agent fees in St Albans AL2 average 1.3% including VAT. Independent agents typically charge around 1.0%, while national chains average 1.8%. On a £540,000 property, that's a saving of £4,320 by choosing an independent. EstateRate shows you the exact fee for every agent before you commit.
How long does it take to sell in St Albans?
The average time to sell a property in St Albans AL2 is 39 days from listing to accepted offer. The top performing agent, St Albans Homes, averages just 33 days. Properties priced accurately from day one sell significantly faster than those which are overpriced.
Which agent achieves the best price in AL2?
Based on sold price data, St Albans Homes achieves an average of 98.1% of asking price in St Albans AL2. A higher percentage means less negotiation off your asking price, which often outweighs a slightly higher fee. EstateRate shows you this data for every agent before you choose.
Should I use a local independent or national chain in St Albans?
Independent agents in St Albans consistently outperform national chains on sold price achieved, time to sell, and homeowner satisfaction scores — and charge lower fees. EstateRate was built to make sure homeowners find the best independent agents in their area before defaulting to a well-known name.
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