How do you find the best person to sell your valuable asset?

Written by Paul Kounnas Friday, 02 December 2011

When you’re selling your property, you want the experience to be as pleasant and profitable as possible.

Choosing the right agent to help you is a big step along the way to achieving these two aims.

An agent can offer expert advice and help in various areas, from giving you tips as to how to present your property for the market, to advising you about the price that will most likely achieve a successful sale.

But how do you know who is the right agent for you?

If you haven’t dealt with a real estate agent before, a good starting point is to talk to anyone you know who has sold a property and ask the name of the agent who helped them. You can also check recent local sales of properties similar to yours, and contact the agent who sold those properties. As well as providing you with information about the local market, talking to these agents will help you decide on the one with whom you feel you have the right rapport and trust.

You need to feel comfortable with your agent but you also need to remember it is a business relationship, with both parties hoping to benefit from a successful result.

Don’t be afraid to check the agent’s experience and ask to see lots of evidence of successful sales and customer satisfaction.

As well as being guided by your agent’s knowledge of the market, you should also do some homework yourself to make sure you have some idea of the top and bottom prices you could expect for your property. An agent who suggests a price that seems unrealistically high may not be the best person to sell your home.

The right agent should be able to communicate well and explain the selling process to you. Ask about costs such as advertising, check the proposed marketing program and make sure it’s not wasteful and for the agent’s benefit. Inquire about inspection arrangements with potential buyers and get your agent’s opinion about the presentation of your home.

The answers should help you know whether you will be happy to entrust your valuable asset to this agent.

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written by Mini Me, December 04, 2011

How do you find the best person to sell your valuable asset - you wont find it at Ray White Manningham or Stockdale Lego Doncaster East. You want the best see Dr Demir at Hudson Bond.

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