Six Top Tips for Choosing an Estate Agent to Sell your Attleborough Home
A three-minute read
When selling your property, it pays to do your research before choosing an agent to market and manage the sale.
Now you might think that all agents are much of a muchness (they all sell homes, don’t they?), but you’d be wrong.
A great agent won’t just sell your property; they’ll sell it for the highest possible price (which is the whole point, obviously).
A mediocre agent will go through the motions and probably secure a sale – it is currently a seller’s market after all – but they won’t go the extra mile to get you the absolute best deal.
Given that you’ll most likely only sell a property a handful of times in your life, why wouldn’t you go with someone who will secure the best transaction for you?
At Millbanks, we have been serving the local market since 1979. And our team has more than 95 collective years of experience selling homes.
So, we asked our expert team to come up with six things to look for in a good estate agent.
Track record. Go with an agent who has an excellent local reputation and experience selling properties like yours. And don’t just take the agent’s word for it; a good agent will have client testimonials. So check out their reviews and testimonials.
Fees and costs. It may be tempting to go with the agent with the lowest fee – but be wary. Low-fee agents skimp on marketing and photography (it’s the only way they can do the job for such a low price and stay afloat). That might be good for their business model, but it’s terrible for your bank balance. The biggest corners cut by low fee agents are the level of service you receive, which when it comes to selling your largest tax-free asset can lead to stress and being thousands out of pocket.
Professional marketing. Buyers do so much of their research online that an agent must have a professional digital presence. Compare how local agents in Attleborough present properties for sale. Look for good quality photography and well-written property descriptions.
Read the small print. Be wary of agents who want to tie you in for an excessive period. It suggests they don’t have confidence in their abilities. Don’t sign anything you are unsure of – if in doubt, we’d be happy to give you some advice on this subject if you needed it.
Valuation. If an agent vows to sell your property for a sum that is jaw-droppingly higher than market value, be suspicious. Most likely, they’re over-promising to lure you in and will have to drop the price later when savvy buyers don’t fall for it. This tactic wastes time. Instead, go with an agent who is optimistic but realistic.
Gut instinct. Do you trust the agent or feel like they’re pulling a fast one on you? Follow your instincts. The process of selling a home can take anything between 12-20 weeks, depending on the size of the chain involved. So, you must have a rapport with the agent as it’s an ongoing relationship based on trust.
If you’d like any advice about the Attleborough property market or when the best time to sell is, give us a call on 01953 453838.
