Coventry Estate Agents ~ Which One?

How do I choose the right Estate Agent in Coventry?

With so many Estate Agents to choose from it can be quite confusing and daunting as to where to begin! Should you go with a large Agent, a small one, a long established one or a brand new one? Should the Estate Agent have a large premises, a large number of houses for sale, a large internet presence or simply a large ego?!

It is normally a good idea to select three and invite each agent to your home to carry out a valuation and an appraisal. This takes approximately half an hour to an hour (depending upon the size of you home). The Estate Agent will make an inspection of your property and then consult with you on your requirements asking various questions including how quickly you need to sell and whether you intend to offer the property for sale chain free or will be wanting to buy another property during the same transaction. The Agent will then recommend an asking price and will also reveal the fee that they intend to charge upon completion of sale. After all of your chosen Estate Agents have visited, it will be decision time!

The main items you that you should look at to decide which agent to choose include:

• The Valuation that the agent provided. Ask the agent what evidence they have of SOLD prices to back up their valuation and DON'T simply pick the one with the highest figure!
• Their fee. This will normally be a percentage of the sale price and is often between 1% and 3%.
• How much of a rapport you struck up with the agent in question. Remember, you will be dealing with them on a regular basis throughout the sale process so this is important. Ask them if they will be providing you with a dedicated sales negotiator/manager for the full duration.
• Is the Estate Agent regulated and qualified through an approved body such as the RICS or the NAEA? After all, you would only let a CORGI registered gas fitter service your boiler so why on earth would you let an unqualified person sell your most valuable asset?

Once you have chosen your Agent, they will ask you to sign a contract. Most Coventry Estate Agents will ask you to sign a Sole Agency Contract and this will often have a minimum period of term, typically up to about 12 weeks. If they request more than this, ask why.

Why should I choose Elizabeth Davenport?

There are plenty of agents out there who will promise big selling prices, bags of interest and a quick sale. And that's in a slow market!

We won't waste your time making false promises but what we can guarantee are the following:

• Our Valuer will provide you with an honest realistic valuation based on evidence from SOLD prices and also current asking prices. If you are unsure of the figure he suggests, he will back it up with evidence.
• The fee we quote will be excellent value for money. Our fees are currrently 1-1.25% plus vat.
• If you instruct us, your designated sales negotiator/manager will provide you with a direct dial and mobile number. Whenever you call you will always get through to the correct person and will get regular updates and progress reports.

• Most buyers begin their search for property online nowadays so high visibility on the web is paramount. If you're reading this article then you obviously found our website easily; we rest our case!!
• We are a family run business. If we do not sell your property then we receive no income and then we are no longer in business. Our livelihood depends upon achieving sales so we are highly motivated!
• We are fully regulated by the RICS and also members of the National Association of Estate Agents.