If you’re planning to buy or sell your property, it goes without saying that you’ll need to work with a specialist agency. Here are a few criteria to help you make the right decision.
- First of all, your real estate agent must have an in-depth knowledge of the market, as well as legal regulations and financial aspects.
- They must also have good project management skills, being responsible for coordinating multiple activities such as land acquisition or sale, design, construction, marketing and sales.They need to be able to manage these different phases and meet the deadlines set at each stage.
- The agency’s references must be flawless! Ask it to provide you with photos or success stories of previous projects. If you can, try to visit these projects too.
- The agent must have a coherent commercial vision and be able to make informed decisions about the investments to be made. They must be able to assess risks, carry out financial analysis, seek financing, etc.
- All real estate agents need to have excellent interpersonal skills, because communication is crucial in presenting projects and reporting back to you throughout.
- It is important that they behave with integrity and ethically in all circumstances. They must respect standards, be transparent and honour their commitments in order to maintain trust with their customers.
- Lastly, it’s a good idea to consider the price and terms of payment carefully, comparing the different agencies in terms of rates and financing. Make sure you understand each contractual clause before committing yourself.
Your real estate agent will be the point of contact for realising your life project... Don’t hesitate to meet him in person to discuss it and assess his ability to meet your needs.
