{"id":2689,"date":"2021-08-04T14:54:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T04:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findthebestagent.com.au\/?p=2689"},"modified":"2021-08-04T15:39:04","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T05:39:04","slug":"find-best-real-estate-agent-sell-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findthebestagent.com.au\/find-best-real-estate-agent-sell-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Find The Best Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Agents are a vital part of the Australian real estate market. They help buyers decide exactly what they\u2019re looking for or why they might consider buying a house. And they help homeowners navigate the selling process and sell their properties for what they\u2019re worth. However, not every agent has your best interest in mind and in fact the system (and the contract you may end up signing) is setup to benefit agents and often includes financial incentives for agents prepared to sell your home for less than it\u2019s value. High turnover for real estate agents is a good thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what can you, the homeowner do to make sure you don\u2019t get taken for a ride on one of the biggest financial decisions of your life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finding the best real estate agent to sell your home can be a daunting decision. But it\u2019s an important one and one that no homeowner should take lightly or make too quickly. The most important things to consider are your knowledge of the Australian real estate market, it\u2019s processes and tricks of the trade. The more you know when selecting a real estate agent to sell your home the easier you are able to decide whether the agent is on your side or just out to make a quick buck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is impossible to make informed decisions without the right knowledge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When meeting with agents for the first time they are the ones with a huge advantage. They know the real estate markets and have generally been doing this for years. They\u2019re the experts. Therefore when they say things like \u2018this is just the way it\u2019s done\u2019 or \u2018this is the way the Australian real estate markets work\u2019 it can be easy to fall into the trap of agreeing with them. So educate yourself. Learn as much as you can about real estate in your area before contacting an agent in the first place and if anything they say contradicts what you think you know, or simply sounds odd, take a step back and research it yourself. Your knowledge along with common sense could end up saving you from going with the wrong agent and losing thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t sign anything unless you\u2019re completely comfortable with the agent and understand the processes they have explained to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does your agent only care about their commission?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Finding a real estate agent involves selecting a complete stranger to handle one of the biggest transactions of your life. Scary! You should be able to trust this person to have your best interests at heart, be an absolute expert when it comes to selling in your area and be able to adapt to new considerations quickly. So how do you go about finding this person?<\/p>\n\n\n\nFinding Agents Who Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n