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_Why should you use a real estate agent in Cambodia?

Here's how a real estate agent can help avoid pitfalls during your property search in Cambodia.
June 26, 2020

Needless to say, Cambodia is a country very different from most European or Western Nations. It’s very much a frontier market for all industries and that includes real estate. 

Many of the rules and regulations that may apply in your country of origin or even the terminology used in regards to property here in Cambodia will undoubtedly vary compared with what you may be used to.  

Contacting a globally connected and transparent international real estate consultancy such as Knight Frank Cambodia before your move to Cambodia will help you to both understand the current residential real estate market in terms of availability, pricing and also ensure transparency throughout your property search.

Work with our expert real estate agents

Knight Frank’s residential relocation team is trained to the highest international standards in terms of both customer service and English language communication. Lead by an expatriate management team with over a decade of experience in the Kingdom, Knight Frank’s residential real estate agents are location experts and able to provide clear and concise advise on areas such as BKK 1, Russian Market and Tonle Bassac.

Our location experts can provide a shortlist of suitable property matching your budget as well as provide essential services such as negotiation with local landlords, English to Khmer translation of property agreements, transaction support for deposits and initial payments and city orientation saving you time to begin getting on with your new life in the Kingdom of Wonder.

Alongside the essential property identification and negotiation process our agents will help you understand the logistics of living in Cambodia, for example, where are the International Schools located? How long will it take to drive to your place of work? Are there mini-marts, distances to supermarkets and hospitals?

All of these frequently asked questions plus the understanding of local customs and culture are the essential basis of support many expats require when relocating to Phnom Penh.

Knight Frank Cambodia works with many of Cambodia's international schools and multinational companies to provide support to many high-level expats when relocating from around the world. This helps to guarantee you a high level of support and communication at all stages of your move to Cambodia.

Free house hunting - real estate agency services at no cost

Now that we’ve identified the level of support that can be provided how much is this all going to cost? Surely after the flights and possible relocation and transportation of personal items, there isn’t much money left in the kitty to pay for real estate services.

Luckily for you, our residential property service is free of charge, yes that’s right it’s completely free. The standard practice in Cambodia is that all real estate agencies are paid a commission by landlords when an agreement is reached with a tenant.

To comply with international standards Knight Frank has no conflicts of interest with any landlords and our duty of care is to our clients guaranteeing you a fair and honest assessment of residential property in Cambodia.

We look forward to serving you as your real estate agent in Cambodia. For more information on residential property in the Kingdom check out some of our other pages and guides to real estate in Cambodia.