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 you engage a real estate agent, they have legal duties under the Real Estate Agent’s Code of Professional Conduct. Before you sign, they must explain their commission, provide a property appraisal, and detail the marketing strategy and costs.
After signing, expect your agent to take these first steps:
- Communicate promptly and visit to learn the property
- Finalise the price and sales method
- Arrange professional photography and discuss home staging
- Prepare listings for sites like Trade Me Property.
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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