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When researching potential agents, look at some of the overseas property portals to compare regions and agents, which will give you a feel for what’s available and the different services they can offer.
Establish how long the agent has been operating in that area; their range of properties available and local and regional knowledge.
Check their professional qualifications and accreditations. Find out if they are members of any professional associations or membership bodies, thereby ensuring they adhere to a code of ethics and high professional standards.
Ensure they are responsive and can answer any queries or questions you have along the way.
Take the opportunity to call or email the agent to ask them a question, not just about the property itself, but about the local area and life in that country. They should also be able to help you with getting your new property set up, either for rental purposes or for you to move in to, as a holiday home or for a permanent move. Local, multilingual estate agents should be able to help you with practical matters in the area, too, such as opening a bank account, how to connect to utilities, and finding local amenities.