Direct Answer: You can change your real estate agent in Northcote by providing written notice to your current agent, checking the terms of your Exclusive Authority Agreement for any notice periods or termination fees, and appointing a new agency to take over.
Why Owners Change Agents
- Lack of communication from your agent
- Poor campaign results (“house not selling”)
- Lack of local buyer leads
- Disagreement on pricing strategy
Steps to Switch Agents in Northcote
- Check your authority agreement for notice period/fees
- Give formal written notice of termination
- Clarify handover timing for buyer inquiries, marketing, inspections, and documentation
- Appoint your new agent
- Clarify with both agents about marketing asset control and buyer lists
What to Ask Before Switching
- When does my current authority expire?
- Will I owe any commission for buyers introduced previously?
- How will the next agent relaunch or reposition my listing?
- What fresh marketing/data will the new agent bring?
Local Context: Northcote Market 2026
- Median days on market: 33.5 (REA, 2026)
- Current vendor motivation is high due to stable buyer demand
- Collings Specialist: Proven Northcote results, with 10 sales in the last 12 months and a 5.0/216 rating (REA, July 2026)
Contact Collings
If you’re rethinking your campaign or want a confidential review, contact Collings for advice on switching agents and unlocking your property’s real value.
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