If you’re putting your property on the market, you’ll want to know how to choose the best estate agent to sell your home. I sold my flat earlier this year and thankfully selected the right agent for the job. In this feature, I’ll share some helpful tips on how to choose the best estate agent to sell your home.
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How To Choose The Best Estate Agent Using Online Research
Decide if you want to go down the traditional estate agent route or sell the property yourself online. This feature concentrates on using a traditional estate agent. It depends on where you live and how many estate agents you have nearby. If you live in London, the chances are that you’ll have plenty of choices. If you live in the countryside, then your options may be reduced.
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If you have the time, it is best to select three estate agents to meet. If possible, choose an independent agent, a chain and perhaps one a little further away but who deals with your area. Before you go and meet these agents, view their websites online. Check if the website is fast to load if they have quality photographs, the style of floor plans and the readability of written descriptions. At the very least, you should read the agent’s Google Reviews and Facebook Reviews. There are other online rating websites that you can also explore if you have time.
How To Choose The Best Estate Agent Using Chemistry
Meeting agents in person is the best test because your gut doesn’t lie to you. Unless you’re a terrible judge of character, that is! I think it’s imperative to visit the offices of potential estate agents to gauge first impressions for yourself. Chemistry is crucial so try to speak to the agent who would be dealing with your property.
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A few things to ask at your meeting – If the agent can visit your home to give you a free valuation? They may be able to provide you with a rough indication of prices in the area for your type of property. Request to see a selection of the particulars they have written for properties similar to yours. Speak to them about their online marketing efforts. Do they list properties with Zoopla and Rightmove? Confirm they will display your particulars in their shop window. Ascertain how many potential buyers they have on their books who are actively looking for a property like yours.
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When the agent visits your property, they will give you their final valuation price. Ask what the lowest acceptance price should be. There is no point in selling your property for more than it is worth unless it’s a buoyant market. Don’t be seduced by flattery or agents who give you an inflated valuation because it will take you more time to sell your property in the long run.
How To Choose The Best Estate Agent Using Local Knowledge
Ask your neighbours about the local estate agent’s recommendations. It’s an excellent way of discovering which agents were easy to deal with and who can clinch a sale. Monitor ‘For Sale’ boards in the vicinity to ascertain which estate agents move from ‘For Sale’ to ‘Under Offer’ and ‘Sold’ more quickly. Good luck with your house sale. I hope you choose the right agent.
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