Local or online agents?

Local or Online Estate Agents?

There has been a great deal of focus and attention on online estate agents of late and you can see why some people will choose this service. Some of these online agents represent big firms with a big reputation, which is important for many people and of course, the price is right. No matter what your outlook is, the bottom line is often the most important aspect and an online agent will often provide a service at a much lower cost than a local agent.

That may lead you to think that an online agent is the way to go but it is important to be aware that a local agent offers a considerable number of benefits over an online agent.

A local agent understands the local market

When it comes to valuations there is no magic formula and there is no trick. An online agent will look for certain factors and will try to base their opinions on existing data, bit this will often not tell the full story. A local agent understands the local area; they know how the local transport options actually work as opposed to having to read a map or the expected guidelines on a local transport provider website. They will have anecdotal evidence of school performances, of local stores and of what life is really like in a local area. When you consider the importance that a home plays in your life, doesn’t it make sense to obtain advice and guidance about that home from someone that knows the area?

A local agent can accompany viewings

An online estate agent can help you out in a number of ways but when it comes to viewings, they are not able to help you. Sure they may provide video footage allowing you to get a heads up but as for taking a stroll around a home, knowing what to look out for and knowing what to ask, an online agent is no use to you. A local agent will be able to accompany you, support you and act on your behalf when it comes to asking questions and finding out more about what the property and local area has to offer.

Personal service counts for a lot

Buying a home is stressful and there are so many things to take care of. Online agents save money by dispensing with many services and requiring you to take care of certain aspects yourself. If you are busy, lack confidence or don’t know what you should be doing, you may find that you struggle to do the right things when looking to buy a home. This is where you will be thankful that you worked alongside a local agent when it comes to finding the home that is ideal for you.
Local agents understand the market, they understand the sort of people likely to be interested in certain homes in certain areas and they understand the pressure involved with buying and selling homes. This is why working with a local agent other an online agent makes sense.

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