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Hi, am a first-timer looking for a 4-room flat. Appreciate early advice to the following queries:
A) What is the commission charged by agent? Negotiable?
B) Have specific requirements for the flat like main door facing, etc. Would that make a difference in the commission charged?
C) Can engage multiple agents to expedite search for the flat? Understand possible for sales.
D) Need to sign engagement contract with agent? What if agent’s performance not up to mark?
E) Friends mentioned buyers seldom engage agents as agent normally refer buyer to properties websites and would only arrange visit to units shortlisted by buyers. Any value-added services?

Thank you.

[ Note: Please do not ask to call for the above queries. Am seriously looking for a reliable agent. ]
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Hi,

(A) Hdb buyers typically pay 1%+GST for agent commission.

(B) Nope

(C) More importantly is to work with one whom you are comfortable with and can value-add to your plans.

(D) Not necessary

(E) Well, a professional agent will be able to understand your requirements well and understand from your point of view and use his/her experience to shortlist viable units and make the house search a fuss free process.

May I have more info and requirements about your plans so to make better recommendations? Thanks and look forward to value-add to your housing plans.

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Hi,

Thanks for your query.
I believe my capable colleague has addressed your doubts.
As this is your first time purchase, it is apt to have yourself guided and walked step by step to ensure you do not overpay in the process of unfamiliarity and shortchange yourself on a good deal and paperwork conditions etc. As a realtor with years of experience and awards, it is my duty to assist you on leveraging on the weak market to pick out a unit as per your requirements and conduct negotiation. You can easily asses my proven track record and recent coveted awards & testimonial on my website to ascertain the commitment, dedication and integrity I uphold in representing my client's welfare and interest to get them the best possible deal.

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Good Evening,

Thank you for your query. We are Annie and Joel from OrangeTee, and with us you have twice the support than engaging someone else.

We look forward to hearing for you in order to better plan the timelines involved with HDB Selling and Buying. This can be a complicated process, but we will be able to best advise you on your housing journey.

Given our diverse backgrounds, we offer a very different and all-rounded perspective on real estate and making your first purchase of your flat. Feel free to contact us to listen to what we might have to say, before you decide whether to engage our services. Yes we do agree, a direct buyer might choose to save money in not engaging an agent. However, we have seen many cases when they are disadvantaged when it comes to negotiations for price and terms, that they end up losing much more than they save. We hope to assist you to avoid this pitfall.

As we are not able to contact you, we look forward to your call or Whatsapp, in order for us to better assist you.

Thank you very much and look forward to hearing from you!

Regards,
Annie Zhou
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 8753-1128 
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