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First steps when working with an agent: what to expect

Here’s what your agent should be up to.

Al Hall
Last updated: 23 January 2025 | 4 min read
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When working with a real estate agent, expect them to follow the Real Estate Agent’s Code of Professional Conduct. Before you sign an agreement, they must explain their commission, provide a price estimate, and detail the marketing strategy and costs.

Once signed, your agent will finalize the pricing and sales method, arrange professional photography, and discuss home staging. They will then list your home on sites like Trade Me Property and begin scheduling viewings with 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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