What are the specifications listed on the sale of your property? What are the marketing ploys you are looking to avoid? Although it may seem like an easy venture, it is very important to sort out professionals who will deliver a genuine deal to match your needs, while carefully dodging nasty tricks from real estate agents.

Nigeria’s Top Real Estate Marketplace, Lamudi, has cited the following tips to help sellers find the right real estate agent to match their requirements and get the property sold.

Dialogue with Them

This should be taken very seriously, conducted like a job interview. You are in charge therefore the agent will contending for the designated position. Important background information will make your decision easier. It is a rule to interview at least three agents before making a final decision.

Investigate

In this digital age, one can easily be educated about any form of business from simply logging on to the internet. Sourcing for information about someone can be from their website and social media accounts, including Facebook and Twitter, thereby giving you a good sense of what they do. In doing so remember to search for any publications about the individual or company, their online marketing channels and success stories.

Ask for references

First of all, take note of their license and other credentials. The next step f=after confirming this would be to request for documented references from previous clients, not excluding their contact details. You can ask those clients some of the following questions: “did the agent communicate well? Did they effectively guide them through the selling process? How long was their property on the market? Above all, would they use this agent again?”

Search for local expertise

Look within your neighbourhood, someone who has knowledge about the environment and business trading within that area. The perfect agent will have a very strong track record of sales within your area and be fully aware of basic amenities and regulations that could affect the sale. They will know how things are run and as a result be a better sales representative.

The asking price isn’t everything

What could be more important than the projected selling price? The ability of the agent to pull off a smooth negotiation which is paramount to scoring a great deal. Your focus should remain on getting someone with whom you share similar interests throughout the sales process.