Have you got a Trusted Property Advisor?

Buying a property can be a stressful experience. From finding the right property, to dealing with multiple agents, companies and banks, the whole process can turn into something of an ordeal. But there are ways of minimising the anxiety often attributed to buying a new house.

Turning to one agent to manage the process for you goes a long way in cutting the workload and unnecessary stress of dealing with multiple agents. You may think that you need to deal with an individual agent/real estate company for each listing, but that's not actually the case.

Termed a 'buyer's agent', this effectively means you can approach an agent you trust and have them do the hard yards for you. Let them source the property, deal with the agents and help you find the ideal property for your needs.

"At The Agency, we want to be more than simply a middle-man in a transaction," says Simony Santos. "We want to be ever-present in our clients' lives and be available to give them any advice they may need - whether it be for their first home or their last. It's a life-long commitment."

In essence, this will take out the legwork, the constant calls back and forth between different agents and companies, the confusion and debate over commission structures and allow for a less stressful process when looking for your new property. It will also allow for you to better navigate the market through a professional that understands the nuances of the industry, can rely on their own network of agents and ensure you get all that you need.

Market Knowledge

A professional buyer's agent will also know what to look for - there are certain red flags to look for when buying a house and an experienced buyer's agent who looks at houses day in and day out will be able to identify potential problems within a house relatively easily. They will also have experience putting together a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and will know how much the homes you are looking for should cost.

Though most homes for sale are accessible on websites, not all homes on the market are actively advertised as, in some cases, sellers don't want the fact that they're selling to be widely publicised. In these cases, only the real estate agent will know the houses for sale and will have access to what stock is available via their network.

The agent's knowledge of the neighbourhood and the houses available will also provide you with additional insight into the houses themselves. If you are looking for something specific, such as a room that gets just the right amount of light, or a quiet nook for a moment of morning tranquility, chances are good the buyer's agent knows of just the right house.

Of course, the buyer's agent is not only a benefit in finding the house, but also hugely beneficial when it comes time to make an offer. They have access to finance professionals that will speed the process along and will also provide you with unemotional negotiation on the selling price. Best of all, using a buyer's agent is completely free as the sellers pay the commission.

At The Agency, they are dedicated to finding their clients and friends the perfect home, and with decades of experience in specific neighbourhoods, they are the perfect foil for your search for a new home on the Atlantic Seaboard.

"We aim to be trusted property advisors to our clients, and nobody is better placed than us to ensure they get the best possible information on the area," says Lynn Pinn of The Agency. "With our experience and network, The Agency offers bespoke services to our clients and are on hand at all times to guarantee that all their bases are covered when purchasing a property with us."

Have you got a Trusted Property Advisor? If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any property related queries whatsoever, contact The Agency Property Group today.