Beware Overvaluing Your Property
Overvaluing a property is a well-known tactic that some Barnstaple estate agents will use in order to impress you to secure your listing instruction. Therefore, do not fall into the trap of simply choosing the Barnstaple estate agent with the highest valuation because an overpriced property will tend to attract the wrong kind of buyers to your Barnstaple property and the right buyers may never get to see it.

This practice can result in the property remaining static on the Barnstaple housing market. This can also lead to the property having to be subsequently reduced falling below its true market value. The issue of obtaining a correct valuation is therefore paramount to the selling process.

It is critical that you appoint a Barnstaple estate agent who not only has a track record of successful sales in Barnstaple but also has a thorough working knowledge of current buyer activity and who can interpret and communicate prevailing market trends to your advantage.

Check Out Their Website
When you are researching Barnstaple estate agents it is well worthwhile taking a good look at their websites. There are some queries to ask: How easy is the agent’s website to find in a search engine? Is it presented in a professional and contemporary manner? Is it informative? Can you search the property stock easily? Are the property particulars written up in a concise and informative fashion, in good English? An agent’s website can tell you a lot about the standard of service you can expect from them.