The benefits of using an estate agent to sell your home, purchase your next property or help you with all things property related are plentiful. Estate agents bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and negotiating skills to oversee your property plans and keep everything on track. In this blog, we will be discussing exactly what an estate agent can help you with.
Selling Your Property
If you are selling your property, an estate agent should be your first port of call. They can help you with everything from advice on how to proceed, what you need to have in place to successfully sell your property and advertise your property through their channels, giving you a better shot at a quicker sale. They will also show potential buyers around your home for viewings and negotiate a better sale price for you.
Buying a Home
Although estate agents generally work on the seller side of property sales they are also handy to have on your side from a buyer point of view. An estate agent can help to guide you through the property buying process to ensure you have everything in place and even highlight properties which are suitable for you and within your price range.
Finding a Rental Property
If you are looking for a rental property in the local area, an estate agent is a great place to begin your journey. Estate agents will likely have a number of long-term landlords on their books and can point you in the right direction of a suitable property. Your local agent will also have details of properties that will soon be becoming vacant, helping you to find the ideal property to rent in the future.
Marketing Your Rental Property
If you are a landlord looking to rent out your property, an estate agent can help you with the whole process from start to finish. They will list your rental property across their broad marketing channels, help you find a suitable renters, vet prospective tenants, deal with deposits and act as a impartial mediator between you and your tenants.
Managing Your Property Needs
If you are a landlord who has let a property out as a rental through a local estate agent, there will also be an option to let them manage the term of tenancy for you. They can help with tenant queries, arranging repairs and maintenance, carrying out inspections or following up on non-payment of rent. This will allow you to relax as a landlord and know your property and tenants are being taken care of.
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