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When hunting for a professional to sell your home, you’ll probably compile a list of property-related questions to fire off at prospective estate agents.&nbsp;1. What’s the property worth?&nbsp;2. What changes need to be made before it’s listed?&nbsp;3. And what’s the best way to market it? All wise questions worth asking, but please, don’t stop there! No matter how keen you are to get your property on the market, you need to uncover a few more facts about how the agent does business before making a final decision.&nbsp; Not getting enough detail can be a costly mistake that means you: - Achieve a lower selling price. - Pay unexpected fees later down the line. - Spend months locked into a deal with an agent who is missing in action. So, before you commit, here are three important questions you need to ask. Am I getting value for my money? Agents typically charge a commission on the price the property sells for. If the property doesn’t sell, you don’t pay a thing. Your initial thought might be to go with the agent who charges the lowest commission, but it’s not always that simple. If an agent with a slightly higher commission can get thousands or tens of thousands more for your home, you’ll actually be much better off going with them. &nbsp;The alternative is an online agency, where you pay an upfront flat fee (regardless of whether you sell) for a limited service. You can opt-in for additional services, although charges apply. This approach often costs more in the long run because, as time passes, sellers tire of doing so much legwork themselves. What services are included?Accompanied viewings and professional photography are a must but lifestyle and twilight photography are increasingly popular and can make a home ‘pop’ &nbsp;while drone imagery will show off the plot size and a professional video tour will help your buyers to envisage your property as their home form the get-go. &nbsp;Not all estate agency packages are created equal! Be clear about what you’re paying for. Most traditional estate agents include photography, copywriting, online advertising, floorplans, viewings and negotiations. With online agencies, you get the bare basics. How long am I tied into a contract? Sometimes, sellers don’t read the fine print and get locked in for 6 months with a 28-day notice period. So, they’re tied to that agent for six months, no matter how good or bad the service. Always negotiate tie-ins (steer clear of agents claiming otherwise). Great agents don’t need to tie you in for half a year because they know their strategy works. If you would like a valuation for your property, contact Nick or Teresa at Quarters Residential Estate Agents on 0118 466 0292 (call or WhatsApp) – we’re here to help!<blockquote>With so many flavours of estate agencies available homeowners have genuine choice when it comes to their sales strategy which is cleary great news however there are some key questions to ask, and tactics to avoid, before making a decision</blockquote>

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