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Hi,

Yes it is advisable to engage the same realtor for both transactions so to be able to ensure a smooth transition and also have a good coordination of timeline and finances planning. I have worked on various similar caaes before with hdb owners and would be happy to do the similar for your scenario.

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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Ivan Ng Realtor
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Dear Sir/Mdm,

It is recommended that you engage the same agent for both your sale and purchase. This is because of the following reasons:

1) The agent will be able to time the sale and purchase according to the current market sentiments. The HDB resale market is moving quite rapidly currently and therefore it is very important to determine whether to sell first or purchase first and to time the both process as close as possible so as to minimise the need for an interim housing solution.

2) In terms of finances, the agent will be able to help you calculate and plan to ensure that you are able to reuse the sales proceeds and CPF refund from your current HDB to finance the purchase of the next house, thereby minimizing your cash outlay.

3) A good agent will also be able to negotiate the best price for your sale and purchase based on the timeline and considerations that you may have.

I have assisted many of my clients to plan and execute their sale and purchase smoothly and seamlessly. Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your situation and draw up a transition plan for you.

Regards,
Nick Tan
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Hi,

I would be most glad to assist you further and please feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead. By the way, it is recommended that you use the same exclusive agent of yours to do both as he or she would better understand the financial situation of yours as well as good time management.

Regards
Aaron
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Hi,

Yes, it is advisable to engage the same agent to handle your sale and purchase. The way I look at it, it's all pros and I couldn't think of any con in doing so.

By engaging the same agent, he will be able to manage your Timeline properly, so as to ensure a smooth transition for you to move to your new place. I suppose you do not wish to shift house more than once, right?

Apart from Timeline planning, he can also assist on your sale and purchase prices, as well as give advice on Financial planning for the flow of funds, i.e ensure sales proceeds and CPF Refund to be in time to cover for next purchase etc.

Having said that, it is also very important for you to engage a proficient agent who have the knowledge and experience in handling such transactions on a regular basis. Not all agents are proficient in HDB rules and procedures, and it would be disastrous if the agent could not handle it in a good manner.

I am experienced and well-versed in both HDB and private transactions. I transact HDBs very regularly and keep myself updated on the latest HDB and CPF rules and procedures. In the month of March alone, I had transacted 6 HDBs. I will be able to assist you in your property plans. Please get in touch with me for a more in-depth discussion.

Should you need require further assistance in matters relating to property, please contact me at my mobile 9748 6305  . I will be happy to assess and share with you the possibilities for you in the current market.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Robbie Chen
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Hi

Frankly speaking, I could not see any consequence in engaging the same agent for both your sale and purchase transaction. The same agent can assist to plan on your finances for your future housing plan and advise you on the best financing options. You would not want a situation whereby you engaged an agent just for the purpose of selling but later on discovered that you could not afford to purchase a house that you planned for. As agents, our job is not just to assist on selling or buying but ensure proper financial planning is made to ensure you can transition to your next house smoothly. Moreover timeline wise, if you do not have any temporary place of stay during the transition period, it is very crucial for you to engaged an agent that is very specialised in HDB transactions. The particular agent can assist to plan your timeline according to your circumstances and needs. I have assisted alot of clients to transition smoothly to their next flat. All of them do not have to put up with a temporary place of stay and even have time to do up renovations on their newly purchased unit before moving in. Moreover most of them managed to do so even without making use of HDB Enhanced Contra Facility Scheme as they are not eligible for the scheme. I am well specialised in HDB transactions. Do contact me at 93375051  for a free and non obligatory discussions on this.

Regards
Taufik Hussein
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Hi Sir/Madam

I will be glad to assist
Appreciate if you can contact me at (65) 96608508  or Silviayang8@gmail.com
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Thank you.

Warmest regards,

Silvia Yang

Senior Marketing Director
ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd
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