MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHO’S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL?

Royalty we’re not, honest Real Estate agent’s we are & as part of our duty of care we’d like to share with you some tips on choosing the best agent for you. So, how do you separate the ‘talkers’ from the ‘doers’ when looking to list your property for sale or rent? Hit the opens, search the sites, who’s prominent in your area? Did they return your calls & e-mails promptly? Are they available 24/7? How quickly did they appraise your property? How did they value your property & with what comparisons?

A real estate agent that is experienced, qualified & well connected can make all the difference when you’re trying to sell or rent your property.

Call and email several agents in your local area about a property they have for sale or rent. Did they answer their phone and respond to your email? Were they efficient, professional and informative?

Next, invite the agents who handled your enquiry the best to provide you with an opinion of value of your home or investment property.

You should beware of agents who give you the estimated value, without justifying their opinion.

Experienced and knowledgeable agents will provide you with a report on your home, including recent sales of similar homes in your area. You want to be sure they are comparing ‘apples with apples’, so ask the agent what makes the homes similar to yours.

If your agent can’t answer your questions and justify their opinion of value with facts, they’re probably trying to ‘win’ your business by giving you false expectations.

Finally, your agent should be able to give you an update on where the potential market for your home is heading, and discuss the kinds of buyers who are looking for properties like yours – and, more importantly, they’ll know how to find them.

Tips for appointing an A-list agent:

·         Make sure they’re net-savvy

Your agent should have “in depth knowledge of how to use the internet effectively to market your property”. Also, make sure your property will be advertised on Australia’s busiest real estate websites.

·         Ask about their marketing strategies

They should offer you a choice of suitable marketing techniques for your property. Ask them to explain their suggestions so you know the kinds of advertising that will attract the most buyers to your home.

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