Questions To Ask A Real Estate Agent - Part 5
Talk to several real estate agents before picking the one you want to work with. To help select the a good real estate agent, there are several key issues you should discuss with any agents you are considering including:
What is Your Best Marketing Plan or Strategy for My Needs?
As a seller, you will need to know:
- Specifically, how will you sell my home?
- What are the details of the proposed marketing campaign?
- Will you show me a sample flyer or mailer?
- Where and how often do you advertise?
- How do you market online?
- What price should I list the property at?
Don’t sign with an agent just because he or she suggests the highest asking price. When listing a property for sale, agents and brokers should compare the listed property with similar properties that recently sold, in order to determine a competitive market price for the property.
As a buyer, you will need to know:- How will you search for my new home?
- Will I be competing against other buyers?
- How do you handle multiple offers?
- How many homes will I likely see before I find a home I want to buy?
- Do you present offers yourself?
Ask the agent how he or she will protect your interests and why you should hire them rather than another real estate agent?
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