Feature article
Top tips on choosing your next real estate agent
Top tips on choosing your next real estate agent.
AI summary
Choosing the right real estate agent is crucial for a successful sale. Expert Josh Phegan recommends looking for key attributes like market knowledge, marketing prowess, and a strong, current buyer database.
Your research should include:
- Checking reviews on Google and Rate My Agent
- Attending their open homes to observe them in action
- Assessing their track record and negotiation skills
A busy agent with a team can provide better buyer access, and you should seek a balanced, data-driven valuation.
Should I go back to the real estate agent I bought my current house from?
What am I looking for in an agent’s record?
What other research should I do?
How important is the agent's neighbourhood knowledge vs their city-wide database?
Do I choose the agent who promises me the highest price?
Is the busiest agent in the market with a team the best bet?
Should you like the real estate agent you go with?
Authors
Discover More
Coast to Coast founder went for a walk one morning in his pyjamas. He came home having bought a house
Robin Judkins bought a rundown Sumner home on a whim and transformed it into a creative retreat.
Four ovens, multiple fridges and a 13-metre wall: Inside NZ’s best new kitchen
Explore NZ’s award-winning Te Arai kitchen, with a sculptural island and 13m wall of oak joinery.
Search
Other articles you might like
