Why You Should Always Use an Agent to Sell Your Wokingham Home

 

When selling your home, you might notice that costs start building up.

 

Paying out for repairs, buying storage to hide away clutter, legal costs, commission fees; there’s a lot to budget for, and you haven’t even moved yet.

 

So, how can you save money?

 

While many people are tempted by online-only agencies and their promises of fixed fees, free listings, and guaranteed sales, sometimes it really is just too good to be true.

 

In this three-minute read, we look at reasons why you should get an agent to sell your home.

 

1)     Expertise

An Estate agent lives and breathes property. They know what sells and to whom, have excellent knowledge of the area and how to make your property more attractive to buyers.

 

They provide a valuation of your property based on current market demands and will measure rooms to create accurate floor plans.

 

A good agent won’t just list your property and wait; they’ll be proactively trying to find a buyer for your home.

 

2)     Marketing

Of course, you can list your home online and cross your fingers, but what if you don’t attract any potential buyers?

 

A huge advantage of working with a local agent is that they have access to online portals plus a database of hundreds of buyers looking for homes.

 

They offer professional photography services ensuring your property looks its best, as well as producing sales brochures, so buyers can keep your home in mind after a viewing.

 

3)     Viewings

Sure, you can show your property to potential buyers – after all, you live there and know it best. However, viewings are more than just opening the door and showing people around.

 

They take a lot of organising and can be time-consuming.  If you work full time, or have other commitments, who can you trust to show potential buyers around?

 

Estate agents arrange individual viewings as well as open days. They manage potential buyers for you and provide information about your home without the emotional attachment you’ve formed to it.

 

4)     Negotiating

Unless you work in sales, you might not be an expert negotiator. Can you really risk losing out on the best purchase price for your property?

 

The best agents are focussed on achieving the best sales price for their clients and deal with the back and forth between you and your buyers professionally and quickly.

 

5)     Admin

If you’ve got a lot on your plate, estate agents can also liaise with conveyancers on your behalf, saving you time and hassle.

 

At Quarters Residential we like to go the extra mile for our clients and are always available to answer questions and provide advice.

 

Contact Nick or Teresa on 0118 466 0292 (call or WhatsApp) – we’re here to help.  

 

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