6 Tips When Choosing Your Estate Agent
Quick Read- a handy guide on things to look for when appointing an agent to sell your home.
When it comes to selling your home, you need to make sure that you have the right estate agent. There are many different companies around all competing for your business, so it is important to make sure you are comfortable with who you have representing you. Our tips and tricks will help you pick the perfect agent for you.
Ask for Recommendations
Of course, the most obvious trick is to ask everyone you know who they would recommend. You want to know which friends have moved recently and who they used. Make sure you find out if there were any issues. The other thing you can do is have a look around the area or online and see which estate agents are getting a lot of business. Online reviews from real customers can be a big help in swaying your decision.
Check Industry Credentials
All estate agents are required to be members of the Property Ombudsman so make sure that yours is. Check if your agent is a member of the National Association of Estate Agents, membership is voluntary but this shows your agent is willing to go the extra mile to uphold standards in the industry. It will also mean that the estate agent has to follow a code of conduct. This likely implies that they will have higher standard of professionalism and diligence and therefore are going to be better for you.
Have a list of questions ready
Make sure you have a list of questions ready for when the agent comes to value their home. This could include things such like what do they know about the local market? Do they live locally? What is the sales progression service like? Will the whole team be briefed about my property incase you are not in the office? Will they accompany viewings?
Check out their social media
In todays world a companies social media pages and online presence say a lot about the brand. Its worth checking out whether they use these extra platforms to market your property, this is becoming an ever more popular way for buyers to look for houses. The more exposure your property gets the better!
How do they market their properties?
Check out the type of marketing they offer, make sure this includes quality photographs, floorplans and virtual tours. Even in a sellers market it is important to showcase your property in the best way possible, this will give you the best chance of achieving the most money in the quickest time frame.
Check the reviews
You wouldn't go on holiday without checking your hotel on trip advisor so don't make that mistake when choosing your agent. Remember it is your biggest asset so you want to make sure your in safe hands.
Finally choose someone who you feel comfortable with and that you can trust. Even if your home sells quickly your move won't happen overnight so it is important you can work together for the duration of your relationship.
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