There doesn’t seem to be a week going by that a new online call
centre based estate agency opens offering unbelievable services at quarter of
the price, implying their service is just as good as the so called ‘expensive’
high street agents.
1. Online Agents are not No Sale No Fee.
On the face it .. a similar service for a quarter of the price
sounds fantastic! Who doesn’t want to spend less on agent fees when trying to
sell their Southampton home? Yes, the fee is lower, but you will have to pay it
upfront (or defer it for up to 10 months but still have to pay) whether yur
property sells or not.
2. Online Agents Hidden Extras.
The eye-catching low fees for these call-centre online agents
are, on the outside, attractive but when you dig a little deeper you find that
the low fee is not all it appears to be. Add-ons can include extra for paying
accompanied viewings, floor plans, listing on Rightmove or being forced to use
their call centre solicitors at the other end of the Country.
3. Experienced Estate Agents.
Call centre online agents are what they say they are on the tin
– online, and the majority if not all of your negotiations and communications
will be with the folks in the agent’s national call centre. Do you want the
sale of your largest asset handled by someone sitting in a call centre 200
miles away from the property as they attempt to sell, without that all vital
local market knowledge? I have to ask, how can these online agents know about
your home, school catchment areas etc., and the locality in Southampton.
4. Local Knowledge of Southampton.
If you’re selling your home in Southampton it pays to choose an
agent with local knowledge of the Southampton market. Every Southampton High
Street agent is aware of the Southampton market trends and most importantly
sensible pricing structures for the area.
5. Getting the Best Price for Your Home.
The High Street agent fee is a huge incentive for them to get it
right for you – first time. At Southampton, we meet all of our clients to
discuss a realistic market price for their Southampton property. We never offer
to market properties for more than their true market value – a ploy some online
call centre based estate agents do in an attempt to win your property – but
this guarantees that when your property does go onto the market for the first
time (the most important time), it gets little or no interest as buyers know
their prices and can’t be fooled. Our fee ensures that you receive the very
best service from us – it is totally in our best interest to find the most
suitable buyer for your home and get them to pay the best price for it.
If you are looking for an agent that is well established, professional andcommunicative, then contact us to find out how we can get the best out of your investment property.
Email me on brian.linehan@belvoir.co.uk or call on 023 8001 8222.
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