Selling guide
First steps when working with an agent: what to expect
Here’s what your agent should be up to.
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When working with a real estate agent, they have legal duties under the Real Estate Agent’s Code of Professional Conduct. Before signing, they must explain commission calculations, provide a property estimate, detail advertising costs, and recommend you seek legal advice.
Once you've signed an agreement, expect prompt communication and action. Your agent will finalise pricing, arrange professional photography, discuss home staging, prepare listings for sites like Trade Me Property, and begin contacting potential buyers.
A real estate agent’s legal responsibilities to you as a seller
There's a bunch of paperwork your agent needs to provide you with early on.
It's crucial that you read and understand your agency agreeent.
What to expect from your estate agent once you’ve signed an agreement
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