We discuss the pros and cons of hiring the same agent:
Pros:
- The entire hiring process will be quick and time-saving. When you hire the same agent for both buying and selling you will have interview much fewer brokers which will save a lot of your time and energy.
- Hiring a single agent for both the hiring and selling process is also cost-effective. If you are going to hire two different agents then you will have to pay them both separately and the overall payment for the service can be much higher. However, if you hire one person to handle the task, then the cost can be discussed upon.
The average cut for the broker is 2% for the deals under Rs 50 lacs and 1% for the deals above Rs 50 lacs. When hiring the same person to handle the deals, one can negotiate the payment of the agent. - Hiring a single person also makes it easier to keep track of the entire process. You only have to communicate with one person so there is no space of ambiguity and communication gap.
- It can be a difficult task to find an agent that deals with both buying and selling. It is the responsibility of the customer to find the right agent who can help them in both the buying and selling of the property. A wrong agent can take the entire process of buying and selling to the mud and you can be met with a bad experience.
- If you are buying a property in one city and selling the other in another city, it is advised that you must hire two different agents. Local agents are more aware of the city and the pricing trends. They can help you fetch the right price property and choose the right location of your needs.
Buying and selling of the property is a crucial task and must be done with proper guidance. Hence, the person must find the right agent who can not only help in finding the buyer and the property but also guide you through the entire paperwork to make sure your experience is nothing but smooth.