How to choose a good real estate consultant in India?

Buying or selling a home is an important and exciting experience for investors. The whole process is enhanced by good real estate consultant who knows the ins and outs of the market. The real estate industry in India is vast and comes with its own set of challenges and with so many brokers and agents out there to choose from, finding the perfect consultant may be more of a task than anticipated.

Your real estate consultant in India needs to be able to safeguard your financial securities, while being reliable with a strong credibility who listens carefully to your priorities without wasting your time on things that don’t fit the bill. Popular and successful consultants make customer satisfaction as their number one priority. Therefore you must find an agent who goes above and beyond his duties.

Here are some tips that will help you find the right man/team for the job.

• Must have all licensing requirements as advised by RERA
• Should be able to advise clients on bank loans, market conditions and pricing
• Must be professional and demonstrate a professional image
• Should have a proper office, website and related marketing collaterals
• Hold strong ties with developers in the market
• Have relationships with competent lawyers, interior designers, banking executives and CA’s etc
• Advise sellers on how they can make their homes more attractive to buyers
• Must have strong references and client testimonials to establish credibility
• Create a comparative analysis of properties in order to determine fair and competitive market prices for buyers and sellers
• Generate lists of appropriate properties for buyers, based on their price range and needs
• Mediate fair negotiations between buyers & sellers
• Ability to handle, manage and prepare all required paperwork, including various contracts
• Present multiple offers to sellers for consideration
• Hold a strong network of sub brokers in India
• Stay current with real estate laws and trends
• Organise a proper schedule for site visits
• Establish consultancy fees, commissions, working timelines beforehand
• Work nights and/or weekends to accommodate clients’ needs

Real estate in India is a tricky game, and to win you need somebody who knows every aspect of the industry, someone who can guide you through the entire ecosystem of buying and selling a property. If you are looking for such a team then send us an email at team@sinanrealty.com and let us take care of you.