To find the right estate agent, it’s highly important to do your research.
As with everything in life, the best solution is a recommendation from someone you trust who has had personal experience in selling a property. Failing this, it’s important to meet with a few estate agents in person to see if they’re the right fit for you.
Tips for finding the right estate agent to sell your property:
- Find out whether the estate agent has a professional website for advertising your property - almost 90% of buyers start their initial search online.
- Make sure the estate agents you deal with have a successful experience in selling properties similar to yours, in your area. If this is the case, they might well have a stable of serious potential buyers already on their books.
- Agree a fair fee of commission – if the estate agent’s commission is too low, he/she may spend less time working on selling your property. Agents usually charge from 1 - 3 per cent of the final sale price.
- Discuss the Length of Agreement – the ideal scenario is to have a flexible arrangement which allows you to switch estate agents at a month’s notice.