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OWNER’S GUIDE TO SELLING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 0.6 Tips and Tools 6.1 Appointing the Right Agent • A good agent will give you a realistic guide on what price to expect for your property by assessing current local market conditions including supply and demand factors. Your agent should allow for good fortune and luck because not all property sales are based on market value. • The agent you appoint should provide you with advice on how to best advertise your property. • Your agent should be able to present your property in the best possible light to potential buyers. • Your agent should have excellent negotiation skills and a proven track record to confirm their capabilities and results. • A good agent must have rules of communication with his/her vendors on a daily and weekly basis. • Make sure your agent has the mindset to understand that he/she must act for the seller and not lose sight that the client is the seller, not the buyer. • Keep the attributes of reputation, local market experience and specialization at the forefront when considering your agent selection process. • Do not select a part time agent, fulltime agents are a lot more attentive. • A good agent always has the highest ethical standards. • A good agent will assist in all aspects of the transaction, from start to finish.