Ask Your Agent These 3 Questions When Selling a Property.
1. What are the costs of selling?
This gives your real estate agent time to explain the different costs that come with selling a property, so you are aware of any and all “hidden costs” you may not have known about. You will come across the cost of legal fees, agent commission, marketing fees, and capital gains tax.
When it comes to the agent commission, you are paying your agent for their experience in the industry as well as their skill in making sure you get the best possible price when you sell your property. Be sure to discuss with your agent and find out the commission fee at the start.
2. How will the property be marketed?
Your real estate agent will cover all aspects when it comes to marketing and has a detailed marketing plan using every possible stream to sell your home. Your agent will create social media marketing posts, signboards as well as newspaper marketing. To ensure that the marketing is as professional as possible, photography and copywriting as well as staging your home to sell is what your agent will do for you to maximize exposure and increase your chance of selling.
3. Is the location growing?
Your real estate agent should have the experience to tell you about your area and inform you on the rate that it is growing based on house properties sales, business growth, developments in the area, and any other growth signs. Having an agent who can spot these signs can help you sell your home at the right time and at the price you are aiming to achieve.
Whether you’re looking at buying your next home or looking at that next investment property, contact Harcourt’s Beyond today and find out how we can help set you up for the ever-changing future.
