Estate Agent advice

[Blue62]

Been almost 20 years since I last sold a house but putting my place on the market soon and have a few agents coming round next week to value the house. Can anyone offer advice on what to ask, feee rates and any other pointers to help me choose the right one.

I have done a little secret shopping to whittle it down to those I've invited in (I have posed as a buyer to get some idea of their service offering), but now the serious business starts, so would appreciate any comments.

[Blue62]

Some really good advice here, many thanks.

Interested to know whether a brochure is worthwhile, first agent we've seen seems to think it's money well spent, I'm not convinced.

[Blue62]

Rangeroverover said:

Most of the green welly agents charge for shiny brochures, having v good pictures is the main thing. If its a 7 figure house then yes do the brochure and tell them to add it the fee invoice, so no upfront cost for you. If house doesn't sell in 6 months then you move agents and they eat the brochure cost. They will winge and whine but will probably put up with it.

I had a client do his own brochure at his own cost so he could change agents without having to re do it. The most important thing is really good pictures, declutter and de personalise the main rooms. I'm stunned when I see agents brochures with kitchen photos that show plates in the sink etc

It is the green welly brigade and we are talking seven figures, they will either include a standard colour brochure within their fee or I can fork out £1250 for a bigger, more professional landscape job. Seeing a couple more agents over the next few days so will see what advice they offer and take it from there, thanks once again.