Emma and Simon of Indigo Greens Estate Agents - Outside York Minster

It can feel like a daunting task when you are thinking about selecting the best estate agent to sell your property in York, you may consider many factors when making this decision.

Estate Agents do not currently need to be qualified to practice in England but it is advisable to select an estate agent who is qualified and licenced as this will give you a great standard of practice and knowledge. There are regulatory bodies such as Propertymark that provide certification to confirm the qualifications of their members. If you are not sure if an agent is qualified, take a look at the Propertymark website where you will find a list of accredited agents like Indigo Greens.

Another way to look for the best estate agent in York is to search online to see if there is any bad press, or complaints showing up whilst also checking the agent’s Social Media channels and Google Reviews. The “biggest” estate agent is not always the best estate agent for you!

It is important that your estate agent is on various Social Media platforms nowadays as this is a great way to connect and engage with your potential homebuyers. By having a quick look at these platforms, you should be able to gauge how responsive the estate agent is to the community and potential buyers.

You may want to consider other important factors when choosing an estate agent in York such as opening times, the sales contract and what services the agent offers.

When thinking about the sales contract your first question should be “What is the agency term?” This is the minimum length of time that you are signed up and obligated to use the estate agent. Most agents will have an 8-week contract but some may have as long as 6 months! The best estate agents have a contract term of fewer than 3 weeks but usually no tie-in period so you have more flexibility to leave if you feel things are not going well.

It is always good to know what level of service you are paying for, with estate agency services varying so much you should ask what is included in the selling fee. Some agents will charge extra for additional services like accompanied viewings, using your own solicitor etc. The best estate agents will take care of everything from marketing, accompanied viewings, sales negotiation and great quality in-house sales progression with the ability to select your own local solicitor.

Having the support of a good York based estate agent who offers you the full service from start to finish is worth its weight in gold and will mean fewer grey hairs for you!