Choosing the Right Reading Estate Agents

Posted by Berkshire Corporate on April 7th, 2016

Berkshire Corporate has the best Reading estate agents to help you sell property or buy a property. It’s our mission to get you the best deal there is.

Reading in Berkshire is blipping on every property investor’s radar these days.  Even more so when Cross rail was announced, Reading estate agents have been the busiest critters this side of Berkshire. Whether you want to buy property to let or you have property to sell, choosing the right estate agent will definitely spell a big difference in closing a really good deal or getting the short end of the stick. We thought we’d share some insights and tips about enjoying the former.

Do your homework

Prior to hiring an estate agent try to do these things first:

• Profile estate agents in Reading. You can do this by going around the area, taking note of high profile agents by checking out for sale properties and who sold which property. Watch out for agents who have more properties up for sale than they have sold.
• Determine how your prospective agents advertise - know how much and where
• Find out how much other properties similar to yours are valued at or selling for. It’s only logical that you have a ballpark figure in mind when you finally sit down with your estate agent.

...And more homework

Research more about the property investment market. Here’s what you need to find out:

Fees. Remember that agents will get a commission that is from 2 to 3.5% of how much the property was sold for. Don’t push for a very low fee because agents who charge a bit more will generally invest in good advertising to move your property faster in the market.

You also need to remember that the cost will be affected by the type of agreement the property   will be sold under. In a sole agreement, your estate agent will be the only one selling your home at an agreed upon time frame. The commission will be generally lower. In joint agency agreements, two agencies will be contracted to sell your property in which commissions will be awarded to the successful agent.

A good estate agent will usually have prospective buyers. Expect a lot of viewings, and as such, always keep your home clean and tidy.

Buying property with the help of letting agents in Reading

Whatever your reason for selling your property is, be sure to make a good impression on your agent. Successful Reading agents will always have a good number of buyers trying to get the same property, and making a good impression on the agent increases your chances of getting you that coveted property instead of being than just a buyer in their books.

Once you’ve met with your agent, be clear about the things that you totally want in your home and the things you can be flexible about. If for any reason your agent does not contact you for quite some time, call him/her. This will let them know you are serious about buying and might even also place you on top of their list when a good offer comes along.