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Negotiating Agent Fees

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  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 162 Forumite
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    Totally agree .. and that was exactly why we didn't choose the cheapest. We selected the one we thought would market our house most effectively, and then tried to make a small adjustment on their fees to match another agent who we felt would be just as effective. The 1% agent didn't seem to have the staff necessary to provide a good service. The 1.5% agent wouldn't move on fees and didn't seem to be able to explain why they were worth more, except that "they were".

    Sorry, you weren't.
  • Never go for the cheapest Estate Agency, what's 1% of nothing if they can't sell your home?

    Also, an agent offering a 1% fee may have a high minimum fee.
  • Dont forget you only pay a fee if you get the price you want and you can ask for any fee you want even a set fee of £x
  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    "Dont forget you only pay a fee if you get the price you want "

    Que?

    Estate Agency is free if the best offer is below what the vendor wants to acheive? I think not.....
  • googler wrote: »
    "Dont forget you only pay a fee if you get the price you want "

    Que?

    Estate Agency is free if the best offer is below what the vendor wants to acheive? I think not.....

    If you dont get the price you want then dont accept the offer, SIMPLE!!
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