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A Seller's Guide to.....
Interviewing a
Real Estate Agent
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Choosing the right Realtor for your home can be confusing. It is especially difficult when you speak with several different Realtors, and they all seem so convincing.
There is a way to determine who is the most likely to succeed in getting your price and terms. The key is knowing the right questions to ask. This is particularly important now, as homes are selling more slowly.
The following list provides you with questions to ask your prospective Realtor. The list will not only help you select the right Realtor, but also get the very best from the one you choose...
Do you work as a full-time Realtor?
How many listings do you have at this time? (More is better.)
Do you have a full-time team of assistants to see that no details are overlooked?
How many potential buyers and sellers do you talk with in a day? A week? A year?
If I choose to do a seller carry back, are you experienced in such transactions?
In what ways will you encourage other Realtors to sell my home?
After you make a property brochure and flyer on my property, how will it be distributed to other Realtors and homeowners?
>How many properties have you sold within the last 6 months? 90 days? 30 days?
Do you have references that I may check? (Sellers who are currently listed with them.)
Are you associated with a national referral network that refers their buyers to you? Can you refer me to the top agent in the town or state where I will be moving?
How will you set my listing apart from the crowd?
What is my property worth? What listing price do you recommend? How did you arrive at that price?
How will you assist in my relocation plans?
Do you have a written Plan of Action designed specifically to sell my property?
How many hours per day will you personally prospect to find a buyer for my property?
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