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Aug
Soul Mates Forever?
“Sole Mates Forever?”
Most estate agents in southend on sea make similar claims
about their ability to secure the highest possible price, in the
shortest possible time, with the least possible inconvenience.
These things are easy to say, although in reality many agents in
southend do not always find them easy to deliver. Indeed, such
claims set a level of expectation that can sometimes be followed by
disappointment.
One thing to look out for when selecting an agent is their
period of sole agency. There is no doubt that a sole agency is far
preferable to asking two agents to market your property,
particularly in terms of accountability. But some agents insist on
a sole agency tie-in period of 8, 12, 16 or even 26-weeks! Our
question is….why?
Our opinion at Blackshawshaw Homes estate agents in southend on
sea, is that a long period of sole agency suggests a lack
of confidence on the agent’s part, and it is a way of
preventing the seller from sacking them if they fail to deliver!
What sort of accountability is that?! It means that the agent can
say whatever the seller wants to hear in order to secure the
property on their books, and then wait for the property to sell
itself. Indeed, some agents in southend take on
properties under a long-term sole agency agreement, only to
recommend a price reduction shortly after the initial marketing
period. Sole agency periods protect agents not sellers!
We at Blackshaw Homes estate agents southend are
breaking the mould in the
Southend, Southchurch, Westcliff,
and other
local areas as we believe property sellers deserve better.
We feel that if, at any time, you no longer enjoy working with us,
you should have the right to fire us! We simply ask for two weeks
notice. We find that our clients really appreciate this transparent
approach. It certainly keeps us on our toes, and ensures you get
the commitment we promise at the outset.