What value if any do property agents bring to housing transactions? PropertyBT

Singapore has many property agents. Some may give the industry a bad name with their hard-sell tactics. In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Justin Quek, CEO of OrangeTee & Tie to discuss the relevance of property agents, what can be done to raise the professionalism of agents, and whether technology will render agents redundant in future. Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts. Highlights of the podcast: 02:44 Hard-sell tactics of agents 06:52 Asymmetry of information 13:14 Differing commission rates between new and resale homes 15:55 Technology’s impact Read Leslie’s article: Government agencies should step up communications on outlier property transactions --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected]) With Justin Quek, CEO, OrangeTee & Tie Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.