You've made up your mind, you want to sell your property. But it's difficult for you to choose a real estate agency among a thousand real estate professionals in a country like Luxembourg. atHome gives you the keys to choose the most suitable agency according to your property for sale.

What you should check beforehand.

Whether it is atypical or classic, old or new, your property has its own characteristics which will, among other things, enable price fixing.

It is then advisable to :

• Check the types of goods that the agency used to sell
• Look into which sector the agency is located
• Observe average prices in your commune
• Carrying out a online estimate

Meet the real estate agency

Nothing better than to go directly to to the agency of your choice to get a clear idea of who you are going to entrust with the sale of your property.

Ideally, your contact person should perform :

• A presentation of the agency
• A presentation of complementary services It offers: energy passport, virtual and non-virtual visits, a shop window on the ground floor... 
• A marketing plan (photos of the property, promotion of ads...) for the sale of your property

This will enable you to confident of the effectiveness of the means put in place for the sale of your property.

Carry out a physical property valuation

Once you have made your selection of agencies, you will be able to estimate your property. First of all, it is recommended that you carry it out at your home with the agent (and not by telephone as some suggest) so that it can to see in detail the property and the area. This will enable real estate professionals to better soak up the good for sale and notice the details (the state of the building, hidden defects, noise/olfactory nuisance, video impossibilities, discotheque, dance bar) which could make lower or increase the value of your property.

Analyse your property valuation

Then, once the estimate has been made, take the time to study the details. It is these details that will enable you to judge the seriousness of your agent. The more detailed the estimate, the more justified and justifiable the price given will seem to future buyers.

You will find in your estimate :

• A description of the calculation method
• A reminder of the price per m² and per municipality
• From comparative property listings in the same area and with photos...

Your property has a high sentimental value and this is normal but it is important to remain objective. It is better to have a fair price estimation allowing a quick sale to serious buyers.

Study the agency fees

The agency fees are unavoidable. However, competition is fierce and fees can vary from one agency to another. In average is 3% for these costs and it is preferable to avoid packages which may be more expensive.