selecting an AGENT

Ben Garrett of Garrett Whitelock

Personal recommendations are also invaluable. Ask around locally among people who have sold or rented recently to find out how a particular agent has performed. If you don’t know anyone to ask, once you’ve shortlisted a few agents, approach them for references. A good agent should have a long list of satisfied customers only too happy to vouch for them. Choosing a local agent is crucial as they’re likely to have a list of waiting buyers and tenants, along with in-depth knowledge of the area and the prices that are achievable in the current market. Don’t forget to check out their track record to ensure they have achieved lots of recent sales and rentals.

The offices of Garrett Whitelock on Tower Bridge Road

These days most people start their property searches online, so it’s also vital to choose an agent that utilises all the main property portals and boosts their online presence by taking premium property listings and extra advertising. Also look out for agents that use a professional photographer, which is essential for showing off your property in the best possible light.

Finally, nothing beats meeting an estate agent face-to-face. You will instantly know if you can trust them and, most importantly, don’t fall into the trap of being wooed by the agent offering you the highest valuation. Instead, look for concrete evidence to prove they can achieve their valuation. Remember, an agent without good local area knowledge and concrete comparables is likely to be chancing their arm.

Garrett Whitelock
164 Tower Bridge Road SE1 3FG
t: 020 7407 4586
e: info@garrettwhitelock.co.uk
w: www.garrettwhitelock.co.uk

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