Ask The Agent
Richards is an independent Estate Agents in Corfe Mullen, specialising in residential properties for sale and rent as well as property management in Corfe Mullen, Wimborne and the surrounding areas.
Jason Spiers MNAEA, the owner of Richards Estate Agents, has been an agent for over 25 years.
Let us know any
questions you may have about moving and he’ll answer them for you.
Hi Jason,
You’ve given lots of help to sellers over the years, but what about us buyers (I don’t have to sell anything). How do we get the best deal? Duncan Fisher
Great question Duncan.
Firstly, go and see all the local estate agents in the area you are interested in. This is important because you will then be a person looking for a home, rather than a faceless name with requirements.
Ensure you get a mortgage in principle before you start house hunting. This means they know that you will be able to act quickly, and will put you right at the front of the estate agent’s mind when new properties come in.
Give them your all your contact details, the best is your mobile number and email, then let them know how much you really can afford – as an agent there’s nothing more frustrating than taking a ‘buyer’ to a property at x price to be told we
can only go to y and it’s twenty thousand less. If you do this, you’ll lose the ‘trust’ of the agent and they won’t be on the phone when a new property comes in.
Ask for their advice on the best areas/roads etc. Estate agents have extensive local knowledge and usually enjoy sharing it and it helps build a rapport.
When you’ve been to a property, tell the agent what you did and did not like about the house. This will allow the agent to build up a better picture of what it is you are looking for.
Keep in touch. If they do not call you, call them every few days to tell them that you are still on the hunt, and ask if they have any news of new properties coming onto the market. Equally, always respond to their emails and telephone calls, even if it is just to explain why you are not interested in a property.
Good houses are sold quickly, so make sure you are available to look at them. If you are never available, the agent won’t think you are serious; and never not turn up to a viewing. It is rude and is likely to turn the agent against you. If you can’t make it, call them straight away.
Finally, be nice! Most estate agents are decent people who work hard in a very competitive market, so be nice to them. If you charm them, they might well respond favourably.
Hope that helps and good luck in your search. Jason
Ask The Agent is brought to you by Richards Estate Agents in Corfe Mullen.
If you have a question for Jason, please email:
jason@richardsestateagents.co.uk or feel free to pick up the phone and call us on (01202) 602121.
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