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case scenarios there may be structural issues or damp, but in many cases, the property may just simply be overpriced. It is possible that if a house has been languishing on the property market, the owner may accept an amount that is lower than their asking price. 3. How did you decide on an asking price? An estate agent should be able to provide a good justification for the asking price that decided. You can decide whether or not you agree with this evaluation. Check the asking prices for other nearby houses that are for sale as this can give you a good idea of the average for the area. 4. What offers have the owners had so far? In the majority of cases, an estate agent will tell you if there have been other offers made but will not tell you how much they were. This can give you an idea of the popularity of the property and whether you need to make a more rapid decision. You may also want to ask what the seller's minimum price is, as a minimum negotiable price could save you a great deal of money. 5. Are there any important plans for the area? This is a question that you can answer by doing your research about the area, but it can also be useful to ask the estate agent for their opinion. You may not want to move to an area only to find that a local train or bus service is shutting down or that a local supermarket is planning on relocating. 6. Is the property listed? It is important to know whether a property is listed as this can affect what you can change about the house. Equally, if a property is in a conservation area, there may be other restrictions on what you can do. It would be disappointing to buy what you thought would be a 'fixer-upper' property only to discover that it was a listed building.

Andrea Harlin, M.A. Part 1 of 3 Six Questions You Should Ask an Estate Agent By Izzy Evans

I am recommending this article because it provides a step by step guide for purchasing and selling real estate. This article also lays out the process in a step by step easy to follow the course of action. This article covers how to interview an agent, to find out why the seller is selling their home, and negotiating the price. Please read this article and implement as you purchase and sell homes.

Part 1 Real Estate Questions to Ask When Buying and Selling Properties

Whether you are buying or selling, moving can be a stressful time, and it is highly important that you find the right estate ag ent. Going with your gut instinct about an estate agent can be useful. If you don't feel comfortable giving an agency your house to sell, then don't choose them. However, you should not go on gut instinct alone; make sure you ask questions as this can give you helpful insight and information about prospective agents. This article talks about six important questions you should ask a potential estate agent if you are buying a home. Why is the owner selling? This is a good starter question, and the answer should give you some insight into why the owner no longer wants their house. It may be that they have already bought another house, either in the UK or abroad. In these circumstances, the owner may want to sell their If You Are Buying: 1. included in the sale. You don't want to buy a house only to find later that the fixtures and fittings were not included. 2. How long has the property been on the market? If a house has been sitting on the property market for more than six months, there may be underlying problems that you may not initially notice. In worst house quickly so they can settle into their new property. You may also want to check what is

Part 2 will discuss real estate questions to ask when selling properties.