Estate agents in the UK typically have a poor reputation. In this opening episode of series 6 of the Move iQ Podcast, host Phil Spencer asks, why, what is being done in the industry to help change this and what that means for the consumer.

Phils said, "I really hope everyone can take a lot from this series and will know where to look for an agent who is adhering to regulation that will ultimately protect them, the consumer."

Listen in to find out:

• How to identify a good estate agent
• How to tell a good agent from a bad agent
• The importance of agents being qualified
• Distrust of estate agents
• Why you should beware of low fees
• What you can get from your agent
• Local market information

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