If you’ve decided it’s time to put your property on the market, the next step is to find the right estate agent. Of course, we hope you’ll choose us! However, it really is up to you, and the most important thing is to find an estate agent who speaks your language and you can work with. 

In this blog, we look at the factors you should consider when you’re choosing an estate agent to sell your Guildford property.

1. Choose a local estate agent

A local estate agent will know the area. This means they can share their expertise about prices, how quickly the property will sell and what matters to people who hope to move into the area. They might even have eager buyers lined up already – good estate agents keep in touch with buyers so they can contact them immediately if the right property comes on the market.

Obviously, there will be estate agents’ offices on your local high street, but it’s also worth looking at For Sale boards that are already up in your street. If an agent is already selling in your street, they’ll have local knowledge they can use to help you sell your property too.

2. Check that the estate agent sells your kind of property

Similar to choosing a local estate agent, it’s also important that you choose one who is an expert in the type of property you plan to sell. For example, if you’re selling a three-bedroom family home, look for estate agents that already sell similar houses. An agent that specialises in huge luxury properties with a high price tag is unlikely to have the right expertise at their fingertips. 

3. Be ready for the valuation

When your potential estate agent values your property, they might give it a high valuation, a low one or an accurate one. Beware of high valuations – they might have to be lowered if the price tag was unrealistic. This can be a problem if you need to get the full asking price to spend on your next home. Beware of low valuations too – you deserve to get the right price for your property. Instead, choose the estate agent who gives you the most realistic valuation.

4. Check the fee and find out what it covers

The average estate agent fee in 2023 is 1.42% of the selling price. The fee you are offered might be more or less than that. However, it’s important to find out what you’ll get for the percentage. Some agents – particularly ones that promise a very low fee – charge extra for services that other agents offer as standard, like photographing your property and marketing it on social media. 

Fees should not be the only factor – it’s important to consider track record, reputation and whether you get along with the agent too.

5. Choose an agent you connect with

This is probably the most important factor! At the end of the day, the estate agent is working for you to sell your property. It’s essential that you choose someone you get on with, who speaks your language and understands your goals. Someone who cares and whom you can trust is the right person to sell your house. They’re also the most likely to get the price and speed you’re looking for. 

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We love working with homeowners in Guildford to sell their property for the right price. To find out more about how we can help you, contact our friendly team today on 01483 457 000.