The most effective way to find the best real estate agent to sell a property in Point Chevalier is to request a list of professionally reviewed and vetted agents to compare objectively - those who have proven to be the best in the industry with a reputation for a high level of customer care and service. 

By requesting a shortlist of vetted agents you can compare their:

1.  Quality of real estate service, communication skills and trustworthiness

2.  Property appraisal values that are based on accurate data

3.  Digital marketing strategies to attract maximum buyer numbers

4.  Method of sale recommendation and explanation

5.  Real estate commission and advertising fees

You may be asking yourself whether you should list with the real estate agency in Point Chev that has the most properties for sale or the estate agent you purchased from? Do you take a friend’s recommendation, the cheapest agency or go with a big-brand real estate agency? 

We have over 12 years’ vetting licensed real estate agents throughout all of Auckland and as a result have a solid overview of real estate companies, compliance and customer service standards and estate agents' attributes and strengths required to achieve the best possible results for vendors. This is a decision to be very cautious about making.

Request a list of vetted real estate agents in Point Chevalier - a free service in NZ

METHOD OF SALE AFFECTS YOUR SALE PRICE

The methods of sale used in Point Chevalier and how these are marketed and managed by real estate agents hugely influences your sale price. 

Whether you are a seasoned or inexperienced house seller, real estate vetting in places like Point Chevalier is always worth doing well as your whole experience and equity will depend on this very decision. 

Some real estate companies favour a one size fits all approach for methods of sale, but every property is different and you should be made aware of what methods are currently most effective in Point Chevalier and choose the one that’s right for you and your property.

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TESTING REAL ESTATE COMPANIES IN PT CHEVALIER

There are a number of factors that will impact on how suited your real estate agent is to your property, and their level of competence to get you the best outcome, for example:

• Market appraisals must be realistic and not over-estimated to entice you to list with the real estate agent, while also capturing any special value particular to your property. Accurate property appraisals require proven agent competency and experience which is non-negotiable in our view.
• Do you know how to scrutinise a property appraisal and what real estate agents are obliged to provide and disclose to you? Here is a checklist to help you. 
• The term of a real estate agency contract should be explained to you but is often overlooked. It is usually 90 days unless otherwise stated or agreed. This contract term is negotiable and something we can help you understand in more depth.
• How much a real estate agent will cost to sell a house in Point Chevalier is determined by the company - some are much more negotiable than others. Property agents usually receive around 50% of the commission an agency charges although more senior agents receive a higher percentage.

Real estate agency work is highly regulated under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008. The Act is designed to protect both buyers and sellers and the cost of selling a house is often a subject of contention.

We are here to guide you with the best real estate resources all centralised to help you keep costs to a minimum, have an optimum experience and achieve the result you need.

Need more info about Point Chevalier real estate agents? Get in touch - or call 0800 789 532 - it's a genuine free service

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Article updated November 7, 2022 by Trish Willis | Member of Property Institute of NZ (IPAC)