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.
Currently, Victoria has one of the strongest real estate markets in Australia, with median house prices continuing to grow steadily across the state. There was no downward trend in 2017 due to strong jobs growth in Melbourne, mostly due to interstate and overseas migrants continuing to flock to the city in large numbers.
Victoria has some of the lowest agent commission rates in the country as it is a highly competitive market. In Melbourne, the average commission rate is particularly low and sits below the state average. This should make finding a real estate agent who charges reasonable fees much easier if you are selling your home in 2018.
The Victorian market is highly competitive, providing reason for why the average real estate commission rate is 2.05%, below the national average. Typically, this drives costs associated with hiring an agent downwards.
However, the cost of hiring an agent is only one of a number of factors to consider when comparing real estate agents in your area. Real estate markets vary widely across Victoria, with local economies being impacted by a variety of different factors. So as well as finding a real estate agent who charges affordable fees, you need to find one who has their finger on the local economic pulse as well.
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.
Our easy-to-use interface makes searching for your ideal agent a breeze. Simply fill in your property details and tell us your requirements and preferences to get started.
roomr has the most comprehensive set of agent fees and commissions data in the country, helping you compare among other factors.
roomr will recommend top agents, and help you connect with your agent of choice. But ultimately, you have the control and we'll only connect you with your chosen agent when you're ready.
Get a real sense of an agent's personality by comparing their skills and attributes as reviewed by other homeowners like you, as well as looking at agent videos uploaded by agents themselves.
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.