What Does an Estate Agent Do?

Have you recently found yourself wondering what services are available from estate agents?

Whether you’re a landlord looking to find trustworthy tenants or a homeowner looking to sell, McGlashans provide essential support for a wide range of situations. 

In this blog, we'll answer this very question by highlighting what services are offered by these property experts.

What Tasks Does an Estate Agent Manage?

Traditional estate agents offer a variety of services covering sales and lettings. Estate agents who also offer enhanced property management services, such as what we offer at McGlashan’s, also provided additional support including block management and home staging. 

The duties conducted across these property services can be summarised by the following:

Property Valuations 

Although owners will likely have a figure in mind, McGlashans are qualified in setting expectations on what price is realistic. Determining the value of a property requires expert knowledge combined with an understanding of the local market. Furthermore, McGlashans have the expertise of how to increase value so can offer advice to their clients for getting the best price possible for a property.

Marketing 

McGlashans also manage every aspect of marketing a property, including photography, writing compelling copy, and ensuring content reaches the intended audience. Even when markets are moving quickly and properties are in high demand, it’s still essential to ensure a home makes the best impression to guarantee that top clients are reached.

Client and Customer Management

Regardless of whether agents are representing buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants, they offer expert advice and guidance across all aspects of property services. The main goal is to ensure that everyone involved in a transaction has a positive experience. A series of administrative tasks are also involved in this duty which include arranging viewings, managing negotiations, and drafting contracts.

Profile Customers 

When working on behalf of the home seller or landlord, McGlashans must also profile potential customers for their suitability. Examples include running background checks on available budgets and managing referencing requests. It is an McGlashans responsibility to ensure that all requests are legitimate.

Project Management 

Finally, McGlashans are essentially expert project managers as there are always lots of spinning plates to keep moving. As well as ensuring processes run smoothly between clients and customers, third party companies also need to be managed. Examples include contractors or legal teams who will likely be involved in a property service at one time or another. It is also McGlashans responsibility to address any issues before they reach the client, meaning problem-solving and expert decision-making are crucial skills.

What Sets McGlashan’s Apart From Other Estate Agents?

Hopefully, you now feel informed about the vital role an estate agent plays in any property service. At McGlashan’s, we offer all of the services outlined in this article. By going beyond the traditional remits of an estate agent's role, our team provides a personalised service which covers everything from maintenance to closing deals. 

For more information, be sure to contact us.