David Ng, Ohmyhome’s Senior Real Estate Consultant who has been in the industry since 2003 says that many homeowners are facing difficulties when transacting their home. One of the common problems within the industry is the standard 1-2 % agent commission.
Ohmyhome constantly strives to improve the service standards of the real estate industry. From the day you are thinking of selling, buying or renting your property, Ohmyhome will be there to guide you through the entire process.
So, what are the advantages when you transact your HDB through Ohmyhome agents?
Helps you Save Thousands, Costs you a Fixed Rate
Madam Chan, 60 is expected to save about $10,000 on the agent fees when the sale of her flat is completed. The buyer has agreed to pay $680,000 for her family’s four-room flat in Toa Payoh, and Madam Chan will shell out a fixed fee of $2,888 to the agent, instead of a percentage that could have come up to $13,600.
Ohmyhome has no hidden fees, the $2,888 for HDB flats below $600k is inclusive of GST. There’s no upfront payment, you only need to pay upon successful transaction.
Free Customised Property Report and Bi-Weekly Updates
During your first appointment with an Ohmyhome agent, rest assured that the agent has done the homework. A customised property report is provided to give you insights on the approximate valuation of your flat.
After engaging the agent’s service, Ohmyhome team will also provide a bi-weekly update on the status of your listing and provide you with a comparative market analysis report.
Secure Transactions by Licensed and Highly Recommended Property Agents
All Ohmyhome Agents are CEA licensed and with at least 5 years of experience.
Anyone cannot be a Real Estate Agent, as shared in the article from the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) website, all aspiring agents must attend a 2-month course and pass an exam before getting their licence, which is granted by the CEA. In fact, it is common to see people retaking the exam than passing it. Even after securing the coveted licence, real estate agents must attend yearly courses to keep themselves updated on the latest regulations to renew their licence.
Ohmyhome agents are rated 5 stars by over 250 genuine client reviews. The reason is because they are required to provide service above the best industry standards, and our customer service managers screens for any unprofessional conduct or if the agents fail to deliver their responsibilities.
Engaging a Team of Professionals, Not Individual Salespersons
When you engage an Ohmyhome Salespersons, you are hiring a team of professionals, not individual agent. It means that you have a dedicated team of experienced in-house professionals providing an integrated and personalised solutions to support your real estate needs.
CEA shares an article which warns homeowners about the myth that hiring more agents rather than just one will make things easier, faster or cheaper. Between exclusive and non-exclusive agreements, non-exclusive seem better with the misconception that having more agents is equivalent to more chances of selling your property sooner.
But having more agents doesn’t mean you have more buyers or you can sell faster. With an exclusive agreement, one agent is dedicated to look after your best interest. Out of the over 28,000 housing agents in Singapore, if you will engage only one, hopefully you engage the best one.
Selling your HDB flat is a milestone for you and your family, Ohmyhome hopes to make it simple for you and assures you that we are here to help in every step of your journey in selling your HDB.
Call Ohmyhome today at 6886 9009 and receive a free customised property report on your appointment date.
Resources: The Straits Times 2016, Happy TV, The New Paper, Today Online, Singapore Business Review