Tips to finding the right estate agents in South Africa

Selling your home or buying one for yourself can be a real menace if you do not get in touch with the right estate agents in South Africa

. Estate agents can really be a mess while bringing people in to show your house if you intend to rent or sell your place. Likewise they can act smart while finding you a suitable apartment rental. Be it the cost involved or the property rental concerned if you are not with the right estate agent you definitely are in trouble. If only you are a bit cautious with the agents you can be quite sure that you won't be cheated in the deal.

Here are few tips that'll help you help you locate the right estate agents in South Africa:

Take a price test:

If you aren't quite familiar with property prices in South Africa it's time you start researching. Select the area that you want to reside in and then find out the generic price of property in that region. Unfortunately, the estate agents often take it for granted that their customers knowledge about the same is limited and that they can quote high property prices to them.

Take your time in deciding:

Don't zero down upon the first estate agent you hear of. Talk to people, find a few estate agents. Ask them their opinion of the agents and only then decide on the agent. Enquire the agent's about their experience in the profession and as to how long they have been in this field. Remember all the agents talk sweet in the beginning but try to act smart once you start relying upon them.

Do some research on the internet:

Many of the companies where these estate agents work have websites. Go through these websites and check out if their specializations suit your need. Find out if your estate agent is registered with the Estate Agency Affairs Board.

Don't listen to the Agent blindly:

Make your decisions irrespective of the influence of the estate agent. They try to influence their customers for their personal gain. Be warned and check all the claims of the agent yourself.

Negotiating the price:

Keep negotiating with the seller till you reach a verbal agreement on the property's cost. Also find out what all is included with the property on sale. Say for example furniture, fittings, etc.

Paying the deposit:

Once you have signed the deed of sale which is known as "Offer to Purchase" in South Africa you can go ahead with the deposit. You can place your payment in a registered estate agent's trust account or you can also go for an attorney's trust account. This is the process of payment until the transfer of ownership is completed in South Africa. Do not make any deposit anywhere else except for the two specified trust accounts.

No estate agent can outsmart you if you are cautious. Just keep your eyes open with these tips in mind and you can be rest assured about a happy experience in South Africa.

Tips to finding the right estate agents in South Africa

By: Peter O Jones

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