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Ask the expert: what can a buying agent do for me?
A recent article in telegraph.co.uk focussed on the value of ‘Buying Agents,’ as a leading provider Elite Property Search are finding that their services are still very much in demand. Tim Sharp at Elite added “with properties in a number of key areas and types, from million pound homes to country estates in the south and west to properties in London like St Georges Hill property and other expensive houses for sale around the country Elite are still proving to be a valuable resource for our discerning customers”.
What can a property finder do for me?
In fast-moving and very slow markets, buying agents give you an edge because they very often have advance notice of properties likely to become available. Many prospective vendors are simply not marketing their homes because of reduced values and possible problems even creditworthy buyers may have getting in a mortgage. Selling agents are frequently being asked to put properties on the market quietly without open marketing. http://www.elitepropertysearch.com/
Is it harder now to find properties in the right area?
The most vulnerable have 90% plus mortgages in less sought-after locations. Buyers choose the best areas they can afford and lowered prices enable them to trade up.
What do I get for my money if I use a search agent?
Agents usually charge from 1-3% of the purchase price, with a payment upfront. They search out possible properties, view them, discard the unsuitable, show you the best, then advise on price and negotiate for you.
Tim also commented “We would concur with the reports findings that buyers who are represented by an established buying agency do gain a competitive advantage. Not only do they gain access to properties quietly available through agents but our clients also get access to our £1/2 billion portfolio of privately available prime UK property developed overtime from owners contacting us directly as they value the quality of buyers that we represent”.
“Our current portfolio extends across the country incorporating Sandbanks property in the south, farms for sale country wide, country houses for sale and million pound homes in St Georges Hill”.
To read whole of article of Lorna Vestey (former partner of a blue-chip London estate agency) visit Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/
For further information on how Elite Property Search can help you in your quest for that dream home contact them on 01202 766566 or visit their website.
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