If you want to sell your property - whether it's a condominium or a detached house - you should ideally go to an estate agent. But which one? The choice is immense - many large and small providers bustle about on the market and not every estate agent always has the best intentions in mind. In this article you will learn how to find a reputable and trustworthy real estate agent for your planned sale and what you should pay special attention to.

How do I start the search for an estate agent?

The first place to look for a potential real estate agent today is usually the internet. Here you can search for real estate agents in your region on one of the usual search engines and get an initial overview of what is on offer.

Pay attention to the appearance of the estate agent

Nowadays, the first contact with an estate agent usually takes place on the agent's website. It is therefore worth taking a close look here. The website is an estate agent's business card, so to speak. Check the following questions:

• Does the offer on the website basically meet my needs?
• Does the website appear professional and trustworthy?
• Are the details and general conditions for a possible contract communicated as transparently as possible?
• Can you find a contact person and the necessary contact details on the website?
• Are references from previous clients and sold properties presented on the website?

The more questions you can answer with a clear yes, the higher the probability that you are dealing with a professional and trustworthy real estate agent.

Firmly anchored in the region

Does the real estate agent have a fixed office that you can visit? If you don't find a permanent address on the website or elsewhere on the internet, this is an indication that they are not a full-time estate agent.

Costs of an estate agent

In order to claim a commission from an estate agent, the sale of your property must be successfully completed. Payment to the agent is therefore only required once the sale has been completed - if earlier payments are demanded, you should take notice. A professional will usually only expect payment after a successful sale. A reputable real estate agent also creates transparency and talks openly about the agent's fee and the services to which you are entitled. You should also make sure that everything is put down in writing and discussed openly right at the beginning of the mandate.

Listen to your gut feeling

When it comes to deciding on the right estate agent, your gut feeling also plays a role. Do you feel well advised? Do you have the feeling that the estate agent represents your interests and is working for the best possible selling price? Do you have the impression that you are always in control? Because even if it is the estate agent who presents your property to potential buyers, in the end it is always your decision whether and to whom you sell your property. You have the choice - provided you receive multiple offers to buy - and the freedom to decide. A reputable estate agent will advise you and bring you together with potential buyers.

Dare to make a direct comparison

Thanks to the Internet, it has never been easier to compare the various estate agents in your area. You don't have to rely on your own instincts alone. A trustworthy estate agent will provide information about their previous work and may present various references on their website. Reviews from former clients on platforms such as Google or Facebook can also provide valuable insight into the work from the estate agent.

Look for an estate agent who knows the property market

Only an estate agent who really knows the property market can give you competent and comprehensive advice. That is why we always recommend working with a well-connected estate agent when it comes to selling your property. This way, you always have a contact person at your side who will successfully guide you through the entire sales process.

Selling your property with the Lindenberger team

If you would like to sell your property in the Basel, Solothurn, Bern, Zurich area or in French-speaking Switzerland such as the Jura, Neuchâtel or Geneva, you have a professional and friendly partner at your side for the entire sales process in Team Lindenberger.

This is what you can count on with Team Lindenberger:

• Extensive and long-standing experience in the sale of real estate and a renowned real estate company in the Basel region and throughout Switzerland.
• Multiple references and a consistently high level of customer satisfaction
• Team Lindenberger sells your property quickly and without complications.
• The entire team is committed to achieving the maximum selling price for your property
• At Team Lindenberger we support the sale with the production of professional photographs, drone images and virtual tours
• With Team Lindenberger you receive a precise property valuation
• When you sell with Team Lindenberger, the valuation of your property is free of charge
• Benefit from an initial non-binding orientation meeting

Team Lindenberger - your real estate experts with international clientele and national network

As experienced real estate agents who accompany you throughout the entire sale in an uncomplicated and flexible manner, we are fully committed to your sales success. Leave your property sale, from a free and non-binding property valuation to the organisation of viewing appointments and the final completion of the purchase contract, to true professionals. If you are interested in our services, please do not hesitate to contact our experienced team for a free and non-binding consultation. We at Team Lindenberger are already looking forward to hearing from you.