When it comes to selling your home, picking the right estate agent is one of the most vital steps in this process.
It’s well-known that selling property can be a stressful and daunting undertaking, with plenty of potential stumbling blocks along the way. As a result, having a reliable and knowledgeable agent guiding you through will help to alleviate pressure and prevent emotions from becoming frayed.
First and foremost, a good agent will go above and beyond the call of duty to get you the best price for your property. They will work hard to attract buyers and market the property, and they will handle all aspects of the sale in a professional and timely manner. More importantly, they will do this at a reasonable rate and within a reasonable amount of time.
Unfortunately, issues do occur during house sales – this may be offers being withdrawn by hesitant buyers, contracts being delayed, conveyancing taking longer than it should, or surveys wrecking deals at the last minute. But this is what an estate agent is paid for, to deal with these problems and take the stress away from the seller.
With this in mind, it’s vitally important that you carry out plenty of research before you eventually decide on an estate agent. You want an agent who you trust and can build an excellent relationship with. Asking friends and families for recommendations is a prudent measure – after all, reputation is everything when it comes to estate agency. If an agent has done a good job for someone you know, there’s a good chance they’ll do a good job for you as well.
It should be a given that any agency you use has excellent local knowledge of the area they are working in, while also providing a highly personal service that always places the customer first. Viewings, too, are a big part of the sales process. In some cases, the seller will want to conduct these personally; in other cases people will want an agent to do it on their behalf. Either way, a good agent will be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances with the minimum of fuss.
Nowadays, marketing is a major part of an estate agent’s armoury. Advertising on portals, using high-quality photographs and floor plans, and having a slick, buyer friendly website is something most sellers will take for granted. Additionally, virtual tours are becoming much more common.
Sellers can also reasonably expect a full market appraisal of their property at the very start. As estate agents covering large parts of Hampshire, including Sarisbury Green, Locks Heath, Park Gate and more, we provide this but we are also able to provide an instant valuation courtesy of our handy online tool.
The estate agency model is rapidly evolving, with the rise of the portals and various online agencies springing up across the country. A new model that is becoming more and more common is what is known as a hybrid agency, which takes the best elements of the traditional and online models and fuses them together to offer customers the ultimate package.
At ChimneyPots we believe this is the best way forward. If you are choosing an estate agent in Portsmouth, look no further than us. Although we provide the same service as other high street agencies, we don’t have the same high overheads. That, of course, means we can offer cheaper packages. We typically charge £750 plus VAT to sell your property, but we can adapt our packages to suit each individual seller. For example, you can either pay upfront or on a commission basis (0.7%) payable after completion.
For more advice on selling property in Portsmouth and the wider area, please contact us on 08448 099931.
http://ow.ly/LQjYr
First and foremost, a good agent will go above and beyond the call of duty to get you the best price for your property. They will work hard to attract buyers and market the property, and they will handle all aspects of the sale in a professional and timely manner. More importantly, they will do this at a reasonable rate and within a reasonable amount of time.
Unfortunately, issues do occur during house sales – this may be offers being withdrawn by hesitant buyers, contracts being delayed, conveyancing taking longer than it should, or surveys wrecking deals at the last minute. But this is what an estate agent is paid for, to deal with these problems and take the stress away from the seller.
It should be a given that any agency you use has excellent local knowledge of the area they are working in, while also providing a highly personal service that always places the customer first. Viewings, too, are a big part of the sales process. In some cases, the seller will want to conduct these personally; in other cases people will want an agent to do it on their behalf. Either way, a good agent will be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances with the minimum of fuss.
Nowadays, marketing is a major part of an estate agent’s armoury. Advertising on portals, using high-quality photographs and floor plans, and having a slick, buyer friendly website is something most sellers will take for granted. Additionally, virtual tours are becoming much more common.
Sellers can also reasonably expect a full market appraisal of their property at the very start. As estate agents covering large parts of Hampshire, including Sarisbury Green, Locks Heath, Park Gate and more, we provide this but we are also able to provide an instant valuation courtesy of our handy online tool.
The estate agency model is rapidly evolving, with the rise of the portals and various online agencies springing up across the country. A new model that is becoming more and more common is what is known as a hybrid agency, which takes the best elements of the traditional and online models and fuses them together to offer customers the ultimate package.
At ChimneyPots we believe this is the best way forward. If you are choosing an estate agent in Portsmouth, look no further than us. Although we provide the same service as other high street agencies, we don’t have the same high overheads. That, of course, means we can offer cheaper packages. We typically charge £750 plus VAT to sell your property, but we can adapt our packages to suit each individual seller. For example, you can either pay upfront or on a commission basis (0.7%) payable after completion.
For more advice on selling property in Portsmouth and the wider area, please contact us on 08448 099931.
http://ow.ly/LQjYr
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