It seemed so exciting when your home first went on the market. You were full of anticipation around people coming to view, and your agent sounded convincing when they said they had buyers waiting.
But that was months ago, and your home is still for sale. Perhaps the relationship with your agent has soured, or maybe you still feel loyal, but at the back of your mind you’re wondering how long to wait before switching to someone else.
When people have changed to us from another estate agent, the main reasons they felt they needed a fresh start were:
If any of these ring true for you, the good news is your faith can be restored, along with your move. So let’s take a closer look at how things go wrong and how to put them right, so you can get back on track.
Marketing is everything when it comes to selling property. You could have the best home in the world, but if nobody knows it’s for sale or the publicity is poor, your moving plans are at risk.
Some typical marketing let-downs include:
There’s no excuse for bad or even mediocre marketing. If you’re anything less than delighted and impressed with how your agent promotes your home, switch to someone who does it better.
The Sound of Silence is a great song, but it’s hardly the service you want from your estate agent. And yet it’s by far the biggest complaint we hear from people when they’re thinking of switching agents.
Feeling forgotten or left in the dark is incredibly frustrating, leaving you stuck in limbo with little to go on around things like:
As a final way to add insult to injury, we’ve even heard tales of agents not taking or returning their clients’ calls, probably to avoid a difficult conversation. You don’t have to accept this sort of service.
Promises are easy to make, but when they turn out to be empty, they leave a really bad taste and make you question everything. Perhaps your current agent:
If this sounds like your experience, you’re unfortunately far from alone. But you don’t need to accept it, and you may even be able to break free from your contract early with some polite but tough talk!
Having complete confidence in your agent is a vital part of selling, and if you no longer feel you’re in good hands, you could have lost faith in their abilities.
Thinking you can do better can come from various experiences, but some of the main ones include:
It’s worth chatting with your agent to see how they respond to your concerns. If they’re receptive, you might choose to say with them. But if they’re defensive, maybe it’s time to say goodbye.
It’s not always obvious why a home isn’t selling, but if your agent is out of ideas, you might need a new approach. Feel like a hassle? Here are some of the immediate benefits:
No matter how discouraging things might seem after months on the market, take heart that a fresh start with a new agent can completely change your fortunes.
What’s next for you?
Just because your home hasn’t sold with your current estate agent doesn’t mean there isn’t a buyer out there. There’s no need to feel stuck on the shelf, and we’d love to show you why.
Call us on 01722 580059 or email us at info@piccoloproperty.co.uk for a fresh pair of eyes and a friendly chat about getting your move back on track. Switching agents could be just what you need to sell.
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