HOW TO FIND A COMPETENT REAL ESTATE AGENT
By Trish Willis | Member of the Property Institute of NZ (IPAC)
Finding a real estate agent for your property type, value and location, who you can depend on for an optimum sale price, is a daunting task but is the most important decision that will determine the fate of your sale, good or otherwise.
Be cautious about your choice of agent because caution reduces the risk of things going wrong. If you need help finding a real estate agent, there is plenty of advice and tips available here.
The Real Estate Authority (REA) receives many complaints each year about real estate agent conduct. The main complaints mostly involve incompetency/negligence, misleading, non-disclosure and undue pressure on buyers and sellers.
The consequences of a poor agent choice can be life-changing, so ensure to do your due diligence when selecting your real estate agent and agency.
HELP FINDING THE BEST REAL ESTATE AGENTS
We urge you to use the information here on Wise Up NZ to help you find real estate agents, understand what's involved in the whole process, do your due diligence and have a positive real estate experience.
Don't underestimate the value of a diligent choice of real estate agent to sell what may be your most valuable asset. It all comes down to agent competence.
You will be better off choosing the very best agent who can sell faster and for more, rather than the fastest agent full of promises - who can take longer to sell. A common reason for this is an inaccurate real estate appraisal value that often ends in price-reduced advertising and a lower than appraised sale price.
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Page updated February 24, 2025 by Trish Willis | Member of Property Institute of NZ (IPAC) & Awarded Property Advisor of the year 2023.
