For some people granting an agent an exclusive mandate to sell their home is an intimidating thought.  Giving their home to only one person to market and sell, seems like madness in a world teaming with estate agents who offer radiant smiles and glowing promises. But is placing one of your most valuable investments in an open market really the best thing you can do? Let's then take a frank look at exclusive mandates and answer some of the frequently asked questions many people raise. What exactly is an exclusive mandate? In short, it is sole representation. An exclusive mandate is therefore your commissioning of a single agent who is thereby entrusted to sell your property. Do I miss out on potential buyers if I only have one agent working on my property? The truth of the matter is that a person wanting to buy a home is going to locate their desired suburb(s) and shop around. The more important factor then is how your home is represented and this is where your agent comes...