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How agents can help you problem solve in a tricky market

Conditional offers, pets in the house, how can agents help?

Gill South
Last updated: 24 September 2024 | 5 min read
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In a tricky market, a skilled agent is vital for problem-solving. Top agent trainer Josh Phegan shares how agents can help sellers navigate common challenges.

- Conditional offers: Agents should vet the buyer's property and manage the sales chain to minimise risk for the seller.

- Property presentation: They can suggest improvements, with services like List Now helping fund renovations and styling.

- Buyer negotiations: Agents use market data to justify the asking price and create a competitive environment.

Buyers commonly put in offers conditional on selling their own homes. What can agents do to help solve the chain situation?

Some listings come to market tired and under-maintained. What can agents do to help?

How can agents help sellers with pets when it comes time for open homes?

A lot of buyers are expecting a bargain when they bid on a home and they may ignore the asking price. How can an agent help them kick off negotiations close to the asking price so the seller is happy to engage?

Authors

Gill South Gill South
Business and property journalist

Josh Phegan Josh Phegan
Real Estate Speaker, Trainer & Coach