{"id":12985,"date":"2026-04-28T14:56:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/?p=12985"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:56:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:56:55","slug":"5-more-questions-every-hailsham-eastbourne-sellers-should-ask-before-choosing-an-estate-agent-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/5-more-questions-every-hailsham-eastbourne-sellers-should-ask-before-choosing-an-estate-agent-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"5 More Questions Every Hailsham & Eastbourne Sellers Should Ask Before Choosing an Estate Agent \u2013 Part Two"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week, we shared five key questions every seller should ask before choosing an estate agent.<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you missed it, it covers the foundations of selling success; this week builds on them.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re continuing with five more questions that can help you avoid common pitfalls and give your sale the best possible chance of achieving your moving goals.<\/p>\n

Do you already have buyers for my home?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You may hear agents say they have buyers ready and waiting.<\/p>\n

In reality, until your property is properly marketed, it\u2019s difficult to know exactly who will be interested.<\/p>\n

What matters more is the agent\u2019s ability to generate demand once your home is launched, rather than relying on assumptions before it goes live.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your plan for launching my property?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The first few weeks are crucial.<\/p>\n

A strong launch can create momentum, attract serious buyers, and often lead to better offers.<\/p>\n

Ask how your property will be presented, where it will be marketed, and what steps will be taken if interest slows. A clear plan is always more reassuring than a vague promise.<\/p>\n

When are you available for viewings?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Many buyers are only available in the evenings or at weekends.<\/p>\n

Ask who will conduct viewings, whether they will be accompanied, and how flexible the agent is with availability.<\/p>\n

Missed opportunities at this stage can mean missed offers.<\/p>\n

Will I deal with you throughout the process?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Selling a home involves ongoing communication.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want to be passed between different people or left chasing updates.<\/p>\n

Ask whether you\u2019ll have a dedicated contact and how easy it will be to get hold of them when needed.<\/p>\n

What results can you show from your recent sales?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Finally, ask for evidence.<\/p>\n

How close do they typically get to the asking price? How many of their listings go on to sell? What do previous clients say about working with them?<\/p>\n

Results will always tell you more than a well-rehearsed sales pitch.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Selling your home is a significant step, and choosing the right estate agent plays a major part in how successful that journey is.<\/p>\n

By asking the right questions, you\u2019ll be in a far stronger position to make a confident and informed decision.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking of selling and would like honest, expert advice, we\u2019re always happy to help.<\/p>\n

Estate Agency Done Ethically<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are proud members of the Ethical Agent Network (EAN).<\/p>\n

A national group of independent agents who have been rigorously tested to ensure we meet strict standards of honesty, service, professionalism and community care.<\/p>\n

To learn more about what we do, why we passed the EAN test, and why we are the only local agency in the network, contact us today.<\/p>\n

#AgentsYouCanTrust<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last week, we shared five key questions every seller should ask before choosing an estate agent. If you missed it, it covers the foundations of selling success; this week builds on them. We\u2019re continuing with five more questions that can help you avoid common pitfalls and give your sale the best possible chance of achieving […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,1],"tags":[25,28],"class_list":["post-12985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice-for-sellers","category-moving-home-advice-and-guidance","tag-jerry","tag-selling"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12985"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12985\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12987,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12985\/revisions\/12987"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}