posted by admin on Nov 24
Perhaps The Most Important Function
Perhaps the most important function of an agent is to ensure that the contracts and other legal matters are in order. No one wants to get through all the stress of listing and selling their home and then find out that they are being sued over an avoidable breach of contract.
However it pays to research before you choose a real estate agent in New Zealand, as not all smooth talking agents are as successful as they may appear. Ask acquaintances for referrals, and check with the local real estate agent for their references and recent sales. Keep in mind that the real estate agent is contracted to the vendor of the property (that is, if they are representing them) and in being so have a legal obligation to act in the seller’s best interest. This means they will not be capable of offering you, as the buyer, impartial advice.
Another popular option for finding real estate for sale in New Zealand is to go through one of the major real estate companies. These nationwide real estate agencies will have offices throughout the country and a large network of agents specialising in particular locations and categories of real estate.
Big firms in New Zealand include Bayleys, Harcourts, First National, The Professionals, Ray White, Barfoot and Thompson, LJ Hooker and several others. A number of these real estate agents publish their own individual property sales guides containing all their listings in specific areas. These glossy publications are normally available free of charge.