Selling a home is not a decision you make lightly. It is important both emotionally and financially, and a great deal of money is involved. A poor decision can be costly. Our blog articles are intended to help point you in the right direction when it comes to the business side of the process.
Reliability of real estate agents in Curaçao
Many people in Curaçao call themselves real estate agents, but there are significant differences among agents on the island. Some are professional, while others treat real estate as a side job or may be less reliable. Our articles focus on professional, trustworthy real estate agents.
You can sell your home yourself without an agent, which saves on commission. However, a good agent can help you achieve a higher sale price. Many real estate agents in Curaçao charge a 4% commission.
At Livinggoed, commission starts at 2.75%—excluding 6% OB—with an exclusive listing agreement. We often provide more services to sell your home than agents who charge higher rates. For example, we create free professional virtual tours and every property receives paid advertising on our Facebook page. This page has more than 24,000 followers.
Benefits of selling a home in Curaçao with a professional listing agent
- Real estate agents obtain many of their listings through word-of-mouth referrals. Working professionally and reliably is therefore extremely important, as an agent’s reputation matters.
- An agent has an extensive network. When you hire an agent, you benefit not only from their knowledge but also from their network and database of prospective buyers.
- An agent helps achieve the best possible price. An experienced agent understands what a particular home in a particular Curaçao neighborhood may sell for.
- An agent approaches the sale more objectively and with less emotion. Many vsellers set their asking price too high.
- Buyers often share more information with an agent. For example, a buyer may be more comfortable telling an agent how much financing they can obtain than telling the seller directly.
- An agent provides a professional presentation and can take attractive, realistic photographs of the property. The agent can also create a professional virtual tour so prospective buyers have a clear impression of the home before scheduling a viewing. This may result in fewer viewings, but the viewings are more likely to be serious and productive.
- An agent is connected with other agents. Real estate agents also represent buyers, and in Curaçao it is common for agents to cooperate and bring buyers to one another’s listings.
- A real estate agency has extensive reach. Its website attracts visitors every day who are actively searching for a home. Some agencies also run paid campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and Google. At Livinggoed, every property receives paid social-media promotion, and we also advertise through Google to improve visibility in search results.
- Selling your home yourself involves a great deal of work. An agent can take much of that work off your hands.
- Most buyers prefer working with a real estate agent rather than directly with a private seller. An agent generally has more knowledge of the process and has a professional reputation to uphold.
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We would be happy to meet with you, with no obligation, to discuss what we can do for you. You can leave your information at this page. Would you rather call? You can reach us at +5999-5249199. If you are calling from the Netherlands, call 085 027 0037 at the local rate. You can also email robin@livinggoed.com.
