Selling your home can be time-consuming, unreliable and stressful. So it’s understandable that sellersmay be tempted to appoint two or more agents in the hope of increasing their chances of selling. However, this can be counter-productive, for the following reasons:

  1. Build a platform of competition between buyers –not between estate agents! A sole agent has time to negotiate the best deal for you, rather than trying to secure a sale at any price before a competing agent does so.
  2. Most agents draw from the same pool of buyers, so more agents does not equal more buyers! In fact, too many cooks can spoil the broth.
  3. Don’t cheapen your house - appearing to be desperate puts people off.
  4. A sole agent is accountable to you and committed to delivering results. Shared accountability is no accountability, especially if there are any security issues or sensitivities involved.
  5. A sole agent is willing to invest considerable time, effort and expense in marketing your property as there is a guaranteed commission when a sale results.
  6. Buyers are attracted to sole agencies, as they know they will be dealing with the mainplayer and are less likely to be gazumped.
  7. Conflicting prices or descriptions across multiple portals and websites can jeopardise a sale.
  8. Sole agency avoids potential claims for double commission if there is any confusion over who actually introduced the buyer.
  9. Sole Agency fees are often lower than the commission percentage charged for multiple agency.

At Swoople, we understand that estate agents are certainly not all the same.

So when comparing estate agents on Swoople, let us help you choose the one that’s perfect for you, your property, and your situation -because you only get one chance to get it right first time