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Old Mar 4th 2006, 8:36 pm
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Old Mar 4th 2006, 9:09 pm
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Hi Melbguy, we have so many estate agents around by us its hard to know which one to choose. Can i barter with them over there prices, or can't you do that. Are the more expensive estate agent better than the cheaper ones. Have been keeping my eye on the sold boards around us and the market is abit slow around by me so its hard to tell who the better ones are. Can you help with any advice.

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Old Mar 4th 2006, 9:18 pm
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Hi Melbguy, we have so many estate agents around by us its hard to know which one to choose. Can i barter with them over there prices, or can't you do that. Are the more expensive estate agent better than the cheaper ones. Have been keeping my eye on the sold boards around us and the market is abit slow around by me so its hard to tell who the better ones are. Can you help with any advice.

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Hi Stacey

I used to work in an Estate Agents and yes you can definitely barter with them over the fees. They will be aware of what all the others charge and in some instances will be happy to try to beat them (although with the market slow it is harder as they do tend to 'earn' their money more than they did a few years ago). A few questions to ask would be:-

Where will you advertise - which paper, online etc?
How much are your fees?
Are these negotiable?
Does this fee include VAT?
Will all viewings be accompanied?
How often do you chase up the sale/chain?


I would go with the one you feel most comfortable with and the most professional. Just because they charge more doesn't mean their service is any better.

At the end of the day if someone wants to buy your house and they see the sign up - they'll go to whichever Estate Agent is advertising it!

Good luck

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Thank you, do i tell them i am emigrating or just keep it to myself.

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Thank you, do i tell them i am emigrating or just keep it to myself.

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We've kept it to ourselves. Don't want them telling potential buyers we are desperate to sell even though we are
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Thank you, do i tell them i am emigrating or just keep it to myself.

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In some ways it can be good to tell them because they know there is no on-going chain - plus they might offer to buy loads of your gear!!
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Hi Stacey

My recommendation is to choose an agent the is part of a large organisation. There usually are some good small independants but they do tend to have a budget on the exposure of properties they sell. Essential to use an agent that advertises on rightmove.co.uk as this is huge for uk agents. Questions to consider...
Do they have a good office location.
Where do they advertise
Speak to five friends, who would they use, why

One good tip is to register yourself as a buyer and see how you are treated. The one who contacts you most or is hungry to show you houses, and is most interested in yours to sell is normally a safe bet.
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Hi melbguy i will try your last tip and register as a buyer and see what response i get.

Again thank you

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Originally Posted by tygwyn
In some ways it can be good to tell them because they know there is no on-going chain - plus they might offer to buy loads of your gear!!
And that's just what we're hoping will happen .The taught of having to get up for a load of car boot sales :scared:



Hi again Rach ,two day's on the trot ,We must be having a BE relapse !
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