Are you moving to Essex and looking for estate agents? Chelmsford is a great place to start.

Whether you're buying, selling or renting, the estate agents you choose to work with can make a huge difference to the ease with which your property deal goes through. Most people have their own “nightmare” estate agent story, but it's our job to make sure that your experience of dealing with PropertyStreet is positive and hassle-free. So, how do you choose good estate agents?

Chelmsford , Colchester, Harlow and beyond

It doesn't matter where you are, good estate agents are worth their weight in gold. They bring different benefits to the process, depending on whether you are selling or buying through them, so keep the following points in mind:

Selling your property

If you're selling your home, you'll need estate agents – Chelmsford based if that's where your home is – to help. Selling can be a stressful process, and you need an estate agent that can:

• Get people through the door – there's no point having your home on the market if no-one comes to view. A good estate agent will be able to arrange a number of viewings fairly quickly, encouraging interest in your property.

• Negotiate well – if you have interest in your home and offers start to come in, you need to be sure that your estate agent can handle negotiations. A calm, determined approach can help you to achieve a really good price.

• Communicate – it's important that you know what's going on. You may be looking for properties with other estate agents in Chelmsford , and they will want to know what stage you're at. A good agent will communicate with you on a regular basis.

• Keep their fee low – reputable estate agents keep their fees to a reasonable level. You should always ask about the fee structure and whether it includes advertising and producing the details, or whether those elements are extra. An estate agent who is open about these charges is making a good start.

Buying a property

Estate agents in Chelmsford will be vying for your business when it comes to buying a property. You need to choose an agent that:

• Values property sensibly – some estate agents will over-value property and you may find that you are paying too much. Take the time to look around so that you can work out the average prices for the type of property you are looking for.

• Is efficient – whether the vendors are handing the viewing or an estate agent is accompanying you, it's important that the process is efficient. The homeowners should be expecting you and the agent, if he or she is showing you round, should have some knowledge of the property and its plus points.

• Gives you relevant information – if you are choosing estate agents in Chelmsford because you are new to the area, you will be more inclined to talk to an estate agent that can help you with local information, such as transportation, schools, medical information and leisure.

At PropertyStreet, we're proud of our independent, energetic and client-focused approach to property sales and rental. As members of the National Association of Estate Agents, we're committed to ensuring that you get the very best service during what can be a stressful period. To find out more about our services, join our mailing lists or request a valuation for your property, just call us on 01245 344399 or email info@propertystreet.co.uk.

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