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Five Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Selling Agent

1 min readYour Next Move Real Estate
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Guidance reviewed 3 October 2026.

Choose an agent for their evidence, process and communication, rather than a promise to achieve the price you want.

Check credentials and strategy

Confirm their current NSW licence, ask which comparable sales support their appraisal and discuss why the proposed sale method suits your property. Local experience can help, but office location alone is not a reliable measure of competence.

Understand the agreement

Ask who will handle the campaign, how offers and feedback will be reported, and what all fees include. Read commission, GST, advertising, term and termination provisions before signing. A realistic appraisal is an estimate, not a valuation or guarantee. Compare at least the quality of the explanation, not just the highest quoted number.

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