What can you expect when working with an estate agent? Part 2

In the previous article we presented the benefits of working with an estate agent when selling a flat, house or other premises. Today we intend to continue the topic and convince you that it is not only the seller who can gain from an agent's support. Buyers, landlords and tenants of a property can also count on attractive benefits. Here are the most important ones.

Benefits of buying a property with the help of an agent

Working with an agent can bring the buyer many benefits. Find out the most important ones.

Identifying your needs and choosing the best listing

If you are thinking of buying a flat or house and do not yet have clear expectations, an agent's help can be very useful. In a detailed conversation you will work out together what you need and which property would satisfy you most. This narrows down the search and means you do not waste time viewing flats you would not have bought anyway. In addition, the agent will agree a price range with you, which will spare you needless frustration. On that basis they will show you only those properties you can afford.

Negotiations

As with sellers, an agent proves their worth when it comes to price negotiations. Few people have practical negotiating skills that would let them secure, on their own, the price that satisfies them most. With an experienced agent, you may well manage it.

Checking the property and advice

A good agent will do everything to find a flat or house tailored to your needs. They will dispel all doubts and answer every question. That is exactly how you recognise a professional. In addition, the agent will verify the legal status of the property, so you have a guarantee that no one will cheat you. They will also help to complete all the formalities efficiently.

Benefits of renting out a property with the help of an agent

Renting out a flat with an agent's help gives the landlord quite a few benefits. First of all, the agent will help prepare the interior for future tenants. They will assess whether the property meets the standards, estimate the rent and draw up an inventory. If there are any shortcomings, they will suggest to the owner what should be improved to make the flat more attractive to potential tenants.

An estate agent will also prepare professional photographs of the interior, take care of a convincing advert and promote it wherever there is the greatest chance of finding a tenant.

Renting out a flat also involves concluding an agreement, which can be difficult, especially if you are doing it for the first time. The agent will help draw it up and advise which form will be most advantageous for the owner – whether to opt for an ordinary tenancy, an occasional tenancy (najem okazjonalny), an individual tenancy or perhaps a group one. A professional will also dispel all our legal doubts and make sure the agreement is drafted in accordance with the regulations.

How will an agent help a tenant?

If we are looking to rent a flat as tenants, it is also worth using the services of estate agents. An agent will quickly establish what we are looking for, in what price range, and will find the best listings for us. They will also advise which districts are worth living in and which are better avoided. This is important, especially when we have only just moved and do not know the city.

With an agent's support we can also be sure we will not be cheated. They will protect us from a situation in which the landlord turns out not to be the owner of the premises and has no right to let them.

The agent will also take care of the legal issues. They will analyse the agreement for us, both in terms of its legality and its benefits for the tenant. If necessary, they will add provisions that are important to us. A detailed agreement drawn up under a professional's supervision guarantees that there will be no problems or ambiguities in the future.