9 Common Mistakes When Choosing A Property Agent In SG

Buying, selling or renting a home in Singapore is already jialat enough without adding a bad property agent into the mix. Whether you're offloading your BTO after MOP or hunting for a condo near an MRT line, the right agent can make or break your entire transaction.

Problem is, with thousands of licensed agents out there, it's easy to make a wrong pick — and by the time you realise, you might already be locked into a bad deal or an awkward exclusive contract. TL;DR: here are 9 common mistakes Singaporeans make when choosing a property agent, and how to dodge them.

1. Picking Based On Friendship, Not Track Record

Your secondary school classmate just got her RES licence and is asking around for clients. Paiseh to say no, right? But friendship shouldn't be the main qualifier for someone handling your six-figure transaction.

What to do instead: Ask for their transaction history in your specific area or property type (HDB resale vs new launch condo are very different games). A good agent with 20 completed deals in Tampines beats a friend with zero experience, every time.

2. Not Checking If They're Actually Licensed

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