At roomr, you can compare commission rates, sales history, performance data, marketing strategies and homeowner reviews to help you choose an agent based on their overall profile, rather than just how much their fees are.
We provide our service free to homeowners. How do we do it? We make money by charging your chosen real estate agent a referral fee once they have sold or rented your home. They agree to this fee when they sign up with roomr.
We provide you with agents based on your property requirements and preferences, and we charge all agents the same fee.
At roomr, you can compare commission rates, sales history, performance data, marketing strategies and homeowner reviews to help you choose an agent based on their overall profile, rather than just how much their fees are.
With a slowdown expected in 2018 in the NSW property market, finding a real estate agent who can get you the price you need for your home has never been more important. This is particularly true in Sydney, where high median house values and tighter lending restrictions are cooling the market.
Fortunately, due to a highly competitive marketplace, NSW has some of the lowest agent commission rates, especially in Sydney where rates are below the state average. So finding an agent who charges a reasonable rate for their services shouldn't be a problem if you're selling your home in 2018.
NSW's agent commission rate is at an average of 2.05%, slightly under the national metropolitan average of 2.07%, and the regional average of 2.54%. This can be attributed to the fierce competition faced by real estate agents in the Sydney housing market.
Although the cost of hiring an agent is an important consideration, it is only one of a number of factors to consider when searching for the right real estate agent. Real estate markets differ greatly in NSW, with changes in economic activity impacting populations in different ways. It's just as important to find an agent who knows and understands local conditions as it is to find one who charges affordable fees.
the agent must show a strong history of successful property sales, particularly in the last 12 months.
as well as the agent, you need to look at the agency they belong to, and whether the agency has a good track record of sales in your area.
it's imperative they have a thorough understanding of the local market. This includes average house prices, current demand, buyer demographics, and average turnaround times.
this can differ between agents, so you need to choose an agent who has a strategy in tune with your own way of thinking about your property
if the agent has sold properties similar to yours, they will have a much better idea of how to market and sell your property successfully.
if the agent isn't quietly confident in what they do, they're not likely to inspire confidence in potential buyers either.
there's no better recommendation than a satisfied customer, so they need to have genuine testimonials from previous clients (such as those available on roomr).
real estate is about people, so they need to be a people person, able to engage with and relate to potential buyers on their own level.
Fees shouldn't be the only consideration, but price is important. roomr has been collecting rich agent data for several years, and have a comprehensive set of agent fees and commissions data which you to use to compare agents.
roomr will recommend top agents based on your preferences, and only when you're ready, our homeowner assistance team will connect you with your choice of agent.
Starting your agent search is easy. Simply tell us about your property and requirements so you can compare, shortlist and connect with as many agents as you please.
At roomr, we strive to empower your agent connection. Whether you are looking to sell or rent your home, you will be able to find real estate agents in South Australia that can work with you as you look to move.
All the agents that have chosen to partner with us pay the same rate when they successfully sell or rent your home as a referral fee. This means that we will never push an agent onto you. The estate agents that are suggested for you are purely done so based on the information that you put into the search criteria. By doing this, you can be sure that you will get the best outcome for your property.
People move for many different reasons. It could be that your family is expanding, and you need to move to a bigger home. Perhaps you need to move for work, and you want to rent out your home while you are going to be away. Whatever your reasons may be, by using roomr to help you choose the right real estate agent, you can move faster and with less stress.
If you need to move quickly, you can put this into your search criteria, and your results will show the agents in your area who often sell quickly. You will be able to see the average number of days that properties spend on the market when listed by the agent, which will give you a good indication of how fast your home could sell.
Or, if you are nervous about selling or renting your home and you are looking for an agent who can give you good patience and understanding throughout your time with them, you can indicate this when you create your search. You may also find it helpful to read about previous clients’ experiences with an agent through our review’s platform, Homeowner Voice
You will also be able to see the median price of the homes that agents sell. By choosing an agent who is experienced at selling homes that are of a similar value to yours, they may be able to sell your home faster as they may have clients already on their books who are looking for a property at your price point.
Moving home is often considered to be a stressful venture, yet with the right real estate agent, it can be made a lot easier. With roomr, you can choose to connect with agents that you like the look of, and there is never any obligation to connect.
When you have narrowed down your search, book in an appraisal with three or four agents as this will tell you more about what they are like, whether you can work well with them and a chance to ask any further questions that you may have.
Start your search today with roomr.