10 Questions to Ask a Potential Agent

Choosing a real estate agent that fits your needs is crucial to the success of your home selling. Today I have a list of the 10 things you should be asking.

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If you are one of the many people thinking about selling your home, there are some things that you should know when considering a real estate agent. You probably already know that you need a good agent. But how do you find that good agent? I made a list for you of the 10 questions you may want to ask when hiring an agent so that you know what to look for.

First of all, you should interview at least three agents. You want to get a good feel for the one that is perfect for you. The following questions are a good way to find out if they are a good fit.

1. What makes you different from the others? Do they have a unique marketing plan or program in place that the other companies don’t?
2. What is the company’s track record and reputation. Ask how many homes the agent has sold in the last year. That is really more important than the company that you go with.
3. What is your marketing plan? What will the Realtor plan to do to help sell and get you top dollar for your home quickly?
4. How many homes have you sold in the last year? That is going to give you a good idea of the productivity of this Realtor. Also, make sure that they are familiar with the neighborhood you are living in.

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Make sure that they are real familiar with the neighborhood you are living in.

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5. Who takes control of advertising? Do you have control over your own marketing? This could make a big difference because if they own their own marketing they can advertise as much as they want to for your home.
6. What is the difference between the listing price and the sale price? Many times, it is close. That is going to tell you that they list the home correctly.
7. How long does it take you to sell a home? This is a big deal because if it takes a long time, the agent is probably not marketing as strongly as maybe they should be.
8. How many buyers are they working with at the moment? This doesn’t mean that the agent is going to sell to their buyers, but it does give you an idea how many people they can share that information with.
9. Do they have a reference list or a testimonial list that they can share with you? You may want to hear from people that have worked with them before to find out the positives and negatives.
10. What happens if you aren’t happy? Are you allowed to cancel your listing if you are not happy with the agent’s work?

If you would like to know more about what to ask when interviewing a potential real estate agent or are interested in selling your home with me, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to speaking with you soon.