Sherri McGinty in Cheltenham and the Sutherland family in Stockton-on-Tees desperately want to sell their homes. Can they handle the challenge of axing the agent? In an attempt to market their homes, Sherri heads for a local school to distribute information about her property, while the Sutherland family offer the incentive of free treatments at their beauty salon for anyone who helps them make a sale.
The Cartwrights in Altrincham and the Perrys in Cheltenham are tackling the property market alone and without a safety net. It's a tough sell at the moment so it's not going to be easy to axe the agent. Taking this into account, Ruth and Paul Cartwright enlist the help of the marketing professionals by gaining free advice at a local Business Exhibition, while the Perry family market their home to commuters at a nearby train station.
Helen Nickson in Cheshire and the Elsons in Melton Mowbray are determined to sell their properties on their own, and will stop at nothing to gain that elusive sale in the currently-tough housing market. Helen attempts to sell her home at a local school quiz night, while Nigel Elson takes a unique approach to marketing by treating shoppers in nearby Nottingham City Centre to a spot of musical entertainment.
Christine Holloway in Deeside and Eileen Stanger in Sheffield have both made the bold decision to axe the agent and take on the property market themselves. In order to market their homes, Christine sets up a stall at a local shopping centre , while Eileen creates an outdoor art gallery made up entirely of images of her property.
Jane Holmes in Nottingham and Sean Connolly in Darlington are both on a mission to sell their homes without the help of an estate agent. But are they ready for the hard work that comes with axing the agent? Jane focuses her marketing efforts in Nottingham City Centre, distributing information to the crowd at a busy market, while Sean oraginses a pub night in the nearby town of Yarm.
Paul and Paulette Adshead from Manchester and the Harrisons in Cheltenham are determined to sell their properties on their own. They will stop at nothing to gain that elusive sale in the current tough housing market. Taking this into account, the Adsheads offer a sweet incentive to help in the marketing of their property, while Julianne Harrison attempts to sell her home to families at a local pantomime.
Maggie McPherson in Solihull and Peter Dickinson in Chester have both made the bold decision to axe the agent and take on the property market themselves. In order to market their homes, Maggie is focusing her efforts on the local horse riding community, while Peter Dickinson enlists the help of a town crier to really draw in the crowds.
Mark Swift in Tunbridge Wells and the Wrens in Durham are tackling the property market alone and without a safety net. It's a tough sell at the moment so it's not going to be easy to axe the agent. Taking this into account, Mark attempts to attract attention to his property with the help of a very interesting costume, while Graham and Carolyn Wren speak to their target market at a local tea dance.
Linzi Pollard in Bromley and the Stevens in Newcastle are both on a mission to sell their homes without the help of an estate agent. But are they ready for the hard work that comes with axing the agent? Linzi calls on help from her daughter and her friends, to really kick start her marketing campaign, while Carole and Fred Stevens try to attract attention with the help of a very unique 'for sale' sign.
Selling your home on your own can be a daunting prospect, especially in the current climate, but two families have decided to do just that and axe the agent. The Careys try to sell their converted barn at a day at the races, and rocking-horse enthusiasts the Ashlees try to attract visitors at an antiques fair to their chapel conversion.