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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 crucial for problem-solving. Expert Josh Phegan advises that agents manage conditional offers by assessing the buyer's property saleability to minimise seller risk.

For under-maintained homes, agents can suggest improvements, with services like List Now offering loans for styling and marketing. They also guide sellers on handling pets during open homes and justify the asking price to buyers using market data to encourage competitive negotiations.

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