So my parents have a 25 year old house in West Harbour. They have just renovated it to a moderate standard. Against my strong objections, they are trying to avoid paying an agent by listing it themselves. I have explained that buyers in the 1.8m range are not looking at homesell listings on trademe. People don't want to negotiate directly with the owner.
Can anyone recommend a good agent in the area?
How can I get through to them that it's imperative to use an agent?
Is it realistic to ask the agent to bear the cost of marketing? I've never paid for it.
Any companies to avoid?
I've told them that they need to start attending every open home in the area, paying attention to how hard the agent sells to them. No push, don't use them yourself. Not taking your name and building a database? Don't use them. "This house is not what you are looking for? OK well I have another around the corner I can show you" No? Run.
The irony is that "million dollar listing" is their favorite show. And they still don't get it!
Can anyone recommend a good agent in the area?
How can I get through to them that it's imperative to use an agent?
Is it realistic to ask the agent to bear the cost of marketing? I've never paid for it.
Any companies to avoid?
I've told them that they need to start attending every open home in the area, paying attention to how hard the agent sells to them. No push, don't use them yourself. Not taking your name and building a database? Don't use them. "This house is not what you are looking for? OK well I have another around the corner I can show you" No? Run.
The irony is that "million dollar listing" is their favorite show. And they still don't get it!
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