It’s really difficult to justify spending more money on outside help when you’re already trying to sell your house to make money. Why would you want to take a percentage of your proceeds and give it to someone to sell it for you when you can just do it yourself and keep 100% of the cash right?
Thing is, unless you were once an estate agent or have a keen insight of the area you’re selling the property in, an intimate understanding of the legal matters and a reservoir of marketing power and database of potential buyers, you’re going to find that selling a property without professional assistance is like enrolling for a cooking competition armed only with the knowledge to make instant noodles.
But in case you need a little more encouragement, here are just some of the things an estate agent can do for you that will make your entire transaction go as smooth as butter.
1. Database:
Hiring an agent with years of experience means you get access to the most invaluable tool in his arsenal; his database of potential buyers that have had dealings with the agent and most likely trust him. So instead of putting up posters and brochures and starting from scratch, the agent can simply send out multiple emails alerting his entire database to the availability of your property. No guarantees of course but certainly better than the usual no database-needle-in-a-haystack alternative.
2. Marketing:
Good marketing is the difference maker. We see the results of good marketing everywhere when lousy products backed by millions of marketing dollars churn a hefty profit despite them being next to useless. For your property – which is never useless – you can’t rely on the fact that it’s gorgeous alone. It must be dolled up and presented in an aesthetically pleasing fashion and your agent is the go to guy for this. Furthermore, your agent can broadcast your property to thousands of potential buyers locally and overseas through the use of PropertyGuru. That alone extends your reach by a large percentage and is also the most cost effective one. Furthermore, the agent can produce brochures, posters and even newspaper advertisements should you have the budget to go through with those pricier supplements.
3. Managing everything:
Imagine having to manage and conduct viewings, entertain questions while maintaining a neutral composure whenever someone exclaims they do not like the choice of furniture, wood etc and then going in for the close with what you think is the best buyer for your home at the best price possible. Can’t imagine doing all of that? No problem, that’s what the estate agent is there for. All you need to do is go out and enjoy yourself while the agent handles all the viewings, questions and ultimately, separates the genuine interested parties from the undecided before going in for the kill, er, close.
4. Negotiate:
This is a skill and like most skills, you’re either born with it or you learn it. The estate agent would have experience in negotiating because they’re well familiar with enticing buyers by dangling carrots and reading their body language to see if they’ll bite. They are also insured into getting you the best deal possible because let’s not forget the more money they get out of the buyer, the more commission they earn.
The estate agent is quite like a giant Swiss army knife; there’s a whole lot of tools there you may not readily understand but you know they’re all useful in some fashion. The above is merely a summary of some of the things he can do for you.
So do yourself a giant favor and find a reputable, experienced and registered estate agent to help facilitate the selling of your home.
You won’t go wrong. But if you do, well then, it won’t be your fault now would it?
Kidding.
(Source From propertyuguru.com.my)
Link From:
http://www.propertyguru.com.my/resources/agent-guide/advantages-of-using-certified-property-agents-for-/1598
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