You’ve decided to sell your home. You’ve spent the last few weekends getting the house ship-shape, cleaning, decluttering and dealing with all those little odd DIY jobs you’ve been putting off for ages. And now you’re ready.
You’ve arranged for the three agents from your town based on recommendations from friends or the agent with the most properties for sale.
So, once you have your valuation appointments booked, what do you need to consider when you meet them?
These agents are coming out to visit you at your home to give you an estimate of the potential price your home might achieve when they market it for you. But they’re also there to pitch you for the business. This is the agents’ opportunity to present how they will sell your home, how they can be sure to get you the best price, and what they’ll do for their fee.
It is crucial that you select the right agent from the outset. The initial weeks your property is on the market are of utmost importance. Statistically, this is when you are likely to receive higher offers. For most sellers, the longer the property is on the market, the lower the offers will be. So, after you have the value estimates, what else must you know to ensure you make the right choice?
Most agents will work on a no-sale, no-fee basis, so you will only be charged if they are successful in selling your home. So, don’t get too caught up in comparing one fee with another and going for the cheapest option. If the agent is cheap but ineffective, you’ll end up paying much more in the long run, either in the time taken to sell or the price you ultimately sell for.
Instead, compare the agents based on their skills, experience and ability. After all, a slight difference in the percentage may pale into insignificance if you end up reducing the price of your property by £20k!
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