The antecedents of McGees Sydney go back over 60 years. As would be expected many changes have taken place during that time and the nature of our company and the skills of our principals and staff reflect many of those changes. Property matters invariably mean change. Change brings about opportunity and risk. We all aim to maximise the opportunity and minimize the risk. McGees Sydney has an excellent record of assisting clients through all sorts of property challenges. In choosing a property professional we understand that it is the personal connection, based on trust and the professional’s experience, which gives clients the security they require for decision making. McGees Sydney has a reputation for experience, knowledge and very importantly, ethics. We encourage you to contact us to discuss the task you have at hand, the outcome you seek and how we can assist you in achieving that outcome.

1. Qualities of
Property Agents
to Look Out For
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2. People hear stories about mistakes in buying properties that are not worth
their time, cost and effort. Whilst property agents are partly accountable for
their gaffes, homebuyers get the blame for choosing the wrong agent.
For those who are buying a house, here are qualities that they should look out
for:
Good looks
Well-dressed and nice-looking property agents give people an impression of
professionalism. Looks, however, may cause them to pay more for their
services. A study from the University of New South Wales revealed that
attractive property agents are worth 2.3% increase in premium payments.
This does not mean that people should not hire good-looking agents; they
only need to be wary of their price.

3. Over-friendly agents
Property agents have to be friendly to
their clients to get their confidence.
Over-friendliness can lead to bad deals
for clients, however. Agents with this
quality may distract their clients and
prevent them from reviewing the
property documents, for instance. There
may be details that are not agreeable
for the client. It is fine to be friends with
agents, as long as they do not keep
them from getting the best deal.
Non-specific to details
Property agents are in the business of providing customer service, after all.
People have to be wary of agents that provide generic or vague answers.
Chances are, they do not know much about what they are selling or hiding
something from their clients. Professional property agents handle their
client’s concerns accurately, so they will not have to worry about making bad
deals.

4. Transparent in the dealings
Property is not that low-priced, so people need to know the costs and their
coverage when they buy one. Unfortunately, some agents tend to mislead
clients by underquoting the value of a property. People can prevent this by
researching thoroughly on the market value of property. They may ask agents
to justify the costs. It will be better to expect more costs than take the
agent’s price at face value.
It takes thorough research and processes to buy a house. That is why people
need the help of honest, knowledgeable, and accommodating property agents
to prevent mistakes in finding their abode.

5. Sources:
http://www.mcgees.com.au/
http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/how-an-attractive-real-estate-
agent-gets-us-to-pay-more/story-fndban6l-1227239019347
http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing-and-accommodation/buying-and-
selling-property/buying-property/understanding-property-prices