It can be too easy to choose an estate agent located nearby your property or those you bought the property from originally. If you have had a good experience with your agent this may work well, but it is always worth researching the alternatives.
Selecting local estate agents to work with is a good start, as they have presence in the locality and knowledge of the area. However, one way to select an agent is those that come recommended by friends or family and seeking a recommendation from recent sellers can be a great help. The estate agents reviews listed at Meetmyagent.co.uk are particularly useful when selecting someone you trust to sell your home.
Using such information to create a shortlist is a good idea and it can make sense to meet with a number of agents prior to putting your home on the market.This allows you to get an idea for each agent and allows them the chance to provide a valuation, which is the crucial factor in decided whether to sell your house.
All too often, valuations are made simply to secure the instruction. As such, it is imperative that you, the seller, question how they have reached the figure you’ve been quoted.To help, it is worthwhile researching the average selling prices in the area for similar properties and seeking advice from other agents.
Another important aspect of taking on an agent is setting the fees. Typically, these will be a percentage of the selling price. One way to avoid exorbitant fees is a sliding scale where a higher percentage is given to the agent for securing the sale at the initial asking price, that falls with a falling price. This can ensure valuations are far more realistically made. The best estate agents will be happy, confident in their performance and abilities.