How do you choose real estate agents?

How do you choose Real Estate Agent In Melbourne?

Buying or selling a real estate entails a large financial transaction, an excellent agent is one who will help you transition through the process smoothly and easily. A real estate agent is similar to a conductor of a symphony, who harmoniously manages the different transactions successfully. 

 

We at Goldfish Real Estate, educate our agents to be a mixture of a salesperson, an analyst, a marketer, and a leader who holds the capacity to organize and carry out multiple tasks efficiently. Before choosing any real estate agents, you should consider the following points:

Extensive knowledge of the local market

Our top-producing agents are disciplined and have great work ethics. They have extensive knowledge of the market and well acquainted with local housing trends, nearby transportation facilities, affordability, and other insights that enable them to guide their clients effectively.

Reasonable Fees

Most real estate agents charge a commission of around 5%- 6% and if they are charging a higher rate, know what they are offering in return. Negotiate that rate to as low as possible and if it's a luxury property, then you can retain more money for yourself through proper negotiation.

Meet with several real estates agents before making a choice.

Interviewing and meeting with several agents will help you learn about their experience, ask various questions, and determine their levels of expertise before making a choice.

 

Several real estate agents are experts in different housing niches like a luxury houses, apartments, affordable houses, and so on. You need to choose the real estate agent which has experience regarding your housing requirements.

Your agent should have a solid plan

Your agent needs to have a solid strategy and procedures in place and they should be able to communicate how they are different from the rest of the agents in your area.

 

We offer an extensive plan to our clients that includes not only buying or selling of the property but also it's the future purpose, maintenance, and other long term commitments, that come with owning or selling a property.

Check if they mitigate risk

Find an agent who gives you actual risk assessment and can proactively mitigate risks. When interviewing agents, pay attention to those who are sharing real data and see that their answers are informative, fact-based without exaggeration.

 

Our agents give you insight based on real-time aggregation, we will give you the facts and will put up a picture which is backed by data and market knowledge.

Communication between you and the real estate agent should be clear

You need to feel comfortable when communicating with your agent, so make sure the relationship feels right. A good agent will make you comfortable and will want a good relationship with you as well.

 

If there is undue pressure or if it feels awkward talking to your agent then it's not a good fit. We always ensure that proper relationship is established so that you can seamlessly interact and follow up with our agents.

Solid References

Browse through the agent's work and find out how they are reviewing other properties. Check their websites, brochures, and other available materials. One of the best ways to choose a real estate agent is to ask recommendations from people who have sold and bought real estate in that area.

 

Goldfish is known for its excellent reputation and we proudly showcase testimonials on our website. We believe in transparency and appreciate our client’s feedback.