Certainly each of us has been in the position to buy or sell a property at least once. Or at least in the position of the tenant. Regardless of the situation, you probably needed the help of a real estate agency, so that the transaction can be concluded quickly and safely. But how do you choose the right agency for you?
So, we have put down on virtual paper 10 suggestions to consider in order to choose best the real estate agency you want to represent you.
1. Look up information about the agency you plan to work with. Experience and professional path in the real estate market are two key aspects when analyzing a real estate agency. This first step is essential to observe the seriousness and loyalty of the agency towards clients, but also their portfolio and other related items.
2. Seek professional advice. There are many occasions when you turn to family or even friends for advice, aren't there? However, when it comes to a real estate transaction, our advice is to turn to an expert who will provide objectivity throughout this process, without leaving room for false expectations.
3. Did you choose your agent? Ask him concrete things. It is very important to know how the agency is marketing and on which portals the property you have for sale will be published or where you can see the agency's offers. It is good to know what the procedure is after which it works, on what sites the agency publishes and also how extensive the database of potential buyers is.
4. Check if the agency is ‚taking full advantage' of new technologies. The world has evolved, technology constantly offers new methods of promotion. It is important for a real estate agency to always be present online, to keep in touch with clients and to offer good content on social media channels.
5. Request real and objective information. Talk to the real estate agent as if he were at a job interview. Choose to work with the agent who has the best knowledge about real estate, who knows the real estate market and is up to speed with all legal aspects.
6. Beware of those agents who overvalue or undervalue properties, just to take over a property or make a sale. Our recommendation is not to work with those who promise to sell the property at a much higher price than the market price. Find that agency that offers you a reasonable and realistic offer.
7. Observe the mediating capacity of the agent. When you meet with the chosen agent, notice how he manages the relationship with you, how he finds solutions for problems that arise. In the future, he will be the person who will mediate the relationship between you and the buyer and it is essential to always feel that you are well represented.
8. Feedback provided by former clients of the company is one of the secret weapons that will help you complete your mission. Do you know people who have already collaborated with that real estate agency? Do not be afraid to ask for an opinion, to see if they were satisfied with the services and/or what problems they encountered. The opinion of acquaintances is most often relevant and you will be able to choose more easily.
9. Another tip is to keep an eye on the agency's reviews, both on the company's website and on the pages on social networks. The reviews received are very relevant to the image of the agency. They are a decisive factor in forming an image of the company. So, if you have an apartment for sale in Sibiu and you don't know which agency to work with, search and read the reviews that the respective agency has on google and/or on Facebook.
10. Transparency regarding the method of collaboration. Pay attention to how the conditions of collaboration are presented, read the contract carefully, notice how open the agent is in terms of the contract. If you have questions, it is normal to receive explanations.
It is very important to pay attention to all the details when you want to turn to a real estate agency, in order to be comfortable and confident that you have made the right decision. This way, you will know that you are represented properly, so that the real estate transaction is a success.
An article by Silvia Lupșor
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