Interview your Realtor -- not every Realtor will be the right fit for your needs & personality. Interviewing a Realtor is a job interview and you are the employer!!
- How long have you been in Real Estate?
- Have you worked with other brands or just this office/firm? Which ones?
- Can we cancel this listing if we are not happy?
- What is a Buyers Agency Agreement?
- Do you charge a Transaction, Termination or Marketing Fee?
- Do you work as a team? If so why? Do you have an assistant?
- May I see your resume or personal brochure?
- What systems do you have in place to keep me updated? Who answers my questions?
- May I see all the paperwork in advance?
- What professional designations do you have? What groups are you members of?
- How do you give my home an advantage over the other homes on the market?
- How many homes do you plan to sell this year?
- How many other seller/buyers are you actively working with?
- Why are you personally motivated to sell my home? To find me a home?
- Why should I choose you & Real Living Realty Experts over another Realtor/Brand?
- What kind of training & experience do you have in negotiations?
- Will you personally present all offers & handle all negotiations?
- Do you have a Website? Blog? Does your office?
- (Seller) Do you follow up with all the showings on my house? How do I get the feedback? Email, call-- etc
- Do you advertise in the newspaper, send postcards or other direct mail/ print advertising?
- How do you get paid? Do you get to keep the entire Listing Percentage? Buyers Percentage?
- How does this current economy affect the sale of my home? Does the economy affect my ability to buy my home?
- What is equity? Do I have it? When will I have it?
- What are closing costs and how do I reduce them?
- How will we decide on a List Price? How will we know what to offer?
Jennifer Marks
Morning Jennifer - Outstanding list. Have a productive Tuesday!!!!
Cheers