Guide to selling your property

09.Checklist and more info

Checklist: picking an agent

When choosing an agent, make sure they provide you with the following:

• Evidence of success in your area.
• A market value assessment that appears accurate, when compared to your research, and perhaps an independent valuation as well.
• A signed market value estimate or even a price guarantee.
• A marketing plan.
• Advice about steps you can take to make your property more attractive to buyers.
• A commitment to provide you with regular reports and updates.

More information

Each state government’s fair trading authority provides free advice to home sellers and buyers, or links to this information.

Government links:

• ACT Fair Trading
• NSW Fair Trading
• Northern Territory Government - Department of Justice
• Queensland Fair Trading
• South Australia Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
• Tasmania Consumer Affairs
• Consumer Affairs Victoria
• WA Department of Consumer and Employment Protection

Agents and their professional associations are worth a look too. For example, the Real Estate Institute of Australia has tips for sellers and links to state and territory associations.