Objectivity is at the centre of a new online search tool from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.

Launched on Monday, Choose a Member is designed to help vendors find the right agent to sell, lease or manage their residential or commercial property.

The resource provides the user with the number of sales, date of most recent result, link to agency profile and link to recent results of Victorian REIV member agencies. 

At a glance: 

• The Real Estate Institute of Victoria launched its Choose a Member search tool on Monday, May 20.
• The resource provides information on the number of sales and the most recent results of REIV members.
• According to the REIV, it is the first of its kind on the Victorian market not to be influenced by referral fees, priority listings or other incentives to rank one agent over another.

According to REIV, its members make up 80 per cent of agencies in the state.

REIV President Robyn Waters said the search tool was the first of its kind on the Victorian market to not be influenced by referral fees, priority listings or other incentives to rank one agent over another. 

"There is no way to manipulate the order that agents and agencies are presented," she said.

“You can even tailor your search to find the best professional with experiences matched to your needs: for example, you can see who has the best record on selling three-bedroom houses in your suburb.” 

“The REIV understands that real estate transactions are usually the most significant that we make in our lives, which is why we focus on developing and supporting real estate professionals who can help make these decisions easier for you."

The launch of the Choose A Member coincides with an awareness campaign comprising print, billboard and online advertising.

Ms Waters said the REIV made sure its members were well equipped with the right knowledge, resources and tools and to give professional advice and service.

“When you choose an REIV Member, you choose a professional who has completed the required training, is committed to ongoing professional development, is covered by professional indemnity insurance and is required to follow REIV guidelines to always act ethically, honestly and fairly," she said.

Click here for more information about Choose a Member.

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