The exclusive mandate, the most effective solution for selling your property
If you own a property you wish to put on the market, bear in mind that the estate agent or network representative to whom you entrust the mandate is not merely an intermediary but genuinely your partner! You share a common goal: to sell your property.
If you own a property you wish to put on the market, bear in mind that the estate agent or network representative to whom you entrust the mandate is not merely an intermediary but genuinely your partner! You share a common goal: to sell your property.
When the decision to use an estate agent has been made, you generally have two options:
– Making use of several agencies by signing only simple mandates
– Placing your trust in a single professional by agreeing to an exclusive mandate.
Is there really a difference in commitment and, more importantly, in success between the two mandate formats?
To provide context, it is worth noting that the exclusive mandate precludes the possibility of selling your property with another agency for a minimum period of 3 months.
If we refer to statistics from recent years, the difference is striking!
This commitment may deter some, as the risk is that the agent obtains signature of the exclusivity and proves unworthy of the trust placed in them, which has the effect of blocking the sale of the property for 3 months.
At Sextant, this “privilege” mandate, for both vendors and Sextant France, guarantees the signatory greater investment from their agent in order to reward their trust.
Real estate is not an exact science, so it is difficult to promise anything. However, numerous means can be employed to achieve one’s objectives. In the context of an exclusive mandate, the objective of a conscientious agent will be to sell the property in 3 months by following a precise and effective action plan to maximise the chances.
To achieve this objective, the first step is the valuation of the property, which must be carried out at the actual market price, namely the right price. If the objective is indeed to sell quickly, the vendor’s opinion on the value of their property must be taken into account, but it is evident that an inconsistent price can hinder the smooth sales process.
Once the price has been determined, it is necessary to make the property known to potential buyers, wherever they may be! This is why Sextant offers exposure on over 1,400 French and international portals (United Kingdom, Scandinavian countries, Russia, China …)
Once the search criteria have been entered, the first link a potential buyer will have with your property will not be the description of your property but the photographs that have been taken. To complement HD photos taken by agents trained in photography through various training courses and improvement manuals, Sextant France offers the possibility of uploading, on your property’s page, a virtual tour allowing maximum immersion for the visitor.
In the sales process, a predominant role of the agent is the showcasing of your property. Before the photographs are taken, they will provide you with tips and advice to make the photos as attractive as possible. For rooms undergoing work or sparsely furnished and therefore offering limited layout possibilities, our agents have the capability and expertise to use virtual home-staging software to create a 3D plan and propose a layout option (while nevertheless displaying it in its actual state, the aim not being to engage in misleading advertising).
Entrusting the marketing of your property to Sextant France means placing your trust in a network recognised in France and internationally. The professionalism of its agents, numerous articles and publications not only on its various websites but also in specialised newspapers and magazines contribute to increasing the visibility and reputation of Sextant.
