[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Sell your house on your own or use a <\/span>real estate agent<\/b>? This is a question that troubles many homeowners looking to put their property on the market. Indeed, this process is far from straightforward and requires expertise to ensure the transaction goes smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n Entrusting the sale of your property to a real estate agent remains <\/span>the safest and most effective solution<\/b>. In this article, your EASY Estate real estate agency<\/a> explains why you should <\/span>ask a real estate agent to sell your house<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Being a real estate agent isn’t something you improvise! It requires <\/span>professional skills, knowledge and specific abilities.<\/b><\/p>\n Being a real estate agent is a profession. They are a <\/span>licensed professional with expertise and in-depth knowledge of the property market<\/b>. Their mission is to <\/span>facilitate the<\/b> sale <\/span><\/a>or<\/b> rental<\/b><\/a> of a property by <\/span>connecting<\/b> sellers or landlords with potential buyers or tenants. Alongside this key role, they also <\/span>search for<\/b> and value<\/a> properties.<\/span><\/p>\n In Belgium, the real estate agent profession is regulated. As a <\/span>self-employed<\/b> agent, they must have completed training and an internship to obtain <\/span>accreditation from the IPI, the Professional Institute of Real Estate Agents<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n As an <\/span>employee<\/b> of a real estate agency, they <\/span>do not need to hold this accreditation themselves<\/b>, provided the person they work for holds it. In this case, the non-accredited agent works under that person’s responsibility and must, of course, have the knowledge and expertise required to practise.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.easy-estate.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EASY-ESTATE-faire-appel-agent-immobilier.jpg” alt=”Agent immobilier tendant les cl\u00e9s d’une maison qu’il vient de vendre vers une main ouverte” title_text=”EASY-ESTATE-faire-appel-agent-immobilier” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”30px||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Real estate agents work <\/span>in the field<\/b>. They generally operate in a specific area. They search for, value<\/a>, sell<\/a> and rent<\/a> properties <\/span>in one or more specific regions<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Agents therefore have <\/span>excellent knowledge of the local property market<\/b> in their region, the factors that influence it, current trends in the sector, and so on. They can <\/span>accurately assess the price<\/b> of a property compared with other properties in the area, sell it at the <\/span>best price<\/b>, and give <\/span>strategic advice<\/b> based on the reality on the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n Among their various skills, a real estate agent can provide an <\/a><\/span>objective estimate<\/a> of a house’s value<\/b> based on different criteria: location, size, number of rooms, overall condition of the house, and so on. Homeowners, on the other hand, tend to assess the value of their property based on more <\/span>subjective<\/b> and <\/span>emotional<\/b> criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to a solid understanding of your property’s value, a real estate agent can also <\/span>negotiate the price more effectively<\/b> with a potential buyer. Because they act as a <\/span>buffer<\/b> during negotiations, you’re <\/span>not pressured by the buyer<\/b>. This helps you avoid decisions you might later regret and gives you a better chance of getting the best price for your house.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEwNTExIn19@” button_text=” Get your property valued” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||30px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Selling your house on your own takes time! Between creating listings, viewings and administrative paperwork, the sales process is particularly <\/span>time-consuming and stressful<\/b>. With a real estate agent, this burden is no longer yours to carry. They <\/span>manage the entire sales process from A to Z<\/b>, from valuing your house to handling the documents needed for the sale.<\/span><\/p>\n Using a real estate agent therefore <\/span>saves a great deal of time and lifts a huge weight off your shoulders<\/b>. So when you give an agent a sales mandate, you <\/span>keep control of your property<\/b>, but you don’t have to promote it yourself, respond to interested parties, find the right buyer, plan and organise viewings, or handle paperwork\u2026 Your agent takes care of all that for you!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.easy-estate.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EASY-ESTATE-vendre-sa-maison-esprit-tranquille.jpg” alt=”Famille compos\u00e9e d’un papa, d’une maman et d’une petite fille entour\u00e9e de cartons lors de leur emm\u00e9nagement dans une nouvelle maison” title_text=”EASY-ESTATE-vendre-sa-maison-esprit-tranquille” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”30px||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Selling a house or flat involves a series of <\/span>complex legal and administrative procedures<\/b>. To sell a property safely, you need to know the ropes in order to <\/span>comply with the law<\/b>!<\/span><\/p>\n Your agent makes sure every stage of your house sale <\/span>complies with regulations<\/b>. They check that you have all the documents required for the sale. They handle the <\/span>legal documents<\/b> and all <\/span>administrative aspects<\/b> before signing at the notary’s office. So you can <\/span>sell your property with complete peace of mind<\/b>!<\/span><\/p>\n Some agents offer additional services<\/a> depending on your needs and situation. During their training, they learn <\/span>marketing strategies<\/b> to sell your property and give it <\/span>maximum visibility<\/b>. Others work with consultants to provide <\/span>advice on decoration and construction<\/b>. Some of these services are included in their <\/span>commission<\/b>. At EASY Estate, for example, this includes obtaining the electrical compliance certificate and the energy certificate, taking photos, and listing the property for sale.<\/span><\/p>\n Depending on the agency, these professionals write listings, publish them on social media, take photos and videos, use drones, create 3D floor plans, offer home staging, give advice on renovation and construction techniques\u2026 In short, they can offer you a whole <\/a><\/span>range of services<\/b><\/a> to <\/span>make your life easier<\/b> and <\/span>speed up the sale<\/b> of your house or flat.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat Is a Real Estate Agent?<\/b><\/h2>\n
A Real Estate Market Professional<\/b><\/h3>\n
A Regulated Profession<\/b><\/h3>\n
5 Good Reasons to Use a Real Estate Agent<\/b><\/h2>\n
A Thorough Knowledge of the Local Property Market<\/b><\/h3>\n
Selling Your Property at the Best Price<\/b><\/h3>\n
Saving Time and Effort<\/b><\/h3>\n
More Security and Peace of Mind<\/b><\/h3>\n
Additional, Personalised Services<\/b><\/h3>\n
Choose EASY Estate to Sell Your Property<\/b><\/h2>\n