To choose the ideal realtor, you need to research the market – study various real estate agencies, their ratings, customer reviews, experience. You can’t limit yourself to just acquaintances or the first realtors you come across. This opinion was expressed in a conversation with Gazeta.Ru by Dmitry Osyanin, PhD in Economics, associate professor of the basic department of financial control, analysis and audit of the Main Control Department of the City of Moscow of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics.
“Choosing the right realtor in Russia is an important and responsible step for those planning to buy or sell real estate. A realtor is a specialist who helps their clients find the perfect home or successfully sell or rent out their real estate. Conduct a search using the unified register of
certified companies and certified real estate market specialists, make your choice consciously,” the economist advised.
Once you have selected several potential realtors, take the time to communicate with them, the expert added. He recommended talking to realtors about their experience in the real estate market, asking about the percentage of successful transactions, and also assessing their professionalism and communication. It is important that you as a client feel comfortable and confident with your realtor, since cooperation requires trust and openness, Osyanin emphasized.
He called for paying attention to the license of the real estate agency – there are many unscrupulous agents on the market, so you need to make sure that the chosen realtor has the necessary supporting documents. This guarantees the professionalism and legality of his activities, the expert explained.
He drew attention to the importance of the contract with the realtor. The economist advised to discuss and clarify all the terms of cooperation in advance, including the commission for services, terms, volume of work and responsibility of the parties. Osyanin recommended signing the contract only after you are sure that all the terms are satisfactory.
According to Osyanin, the average price for realtor services in September 2024 may vary depending on the region and the specific company. It usually ranges from 3 to 10% of the transaction amount in the region, the expert estimated.
According to Metrium , new buildings in “old” Moscow today contain 53,330 apartments and flats (+14.8% per year).