You're ready to put your home on the market. Maybe you're well prepared and excited to begin.
Maybe you're unsure and looking for guidance. Most likely, you're somewhere in between.
Wherever you are, the right seller's agent will meet you there and walk with you the rest of
the way. So… how do you know when you've found the right seller's agent?
By asking the right questions!
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Are you a Realtor?
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Realtors bring experience, education, and ethics to the table.
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What services do you offer?
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Most agents will have a long list of all they do for sellers to facilitate a transaction.
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How well do you know the local market?
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The ideal agent will be familiar with and educated about your area.
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What will our listing contract include?
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Before signing anything, you'll want to be sure you understand completely what is being agreed to.
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How will you determine a suggested price for my home?
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The price of your home should reflect its merits and its position in the current market.
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How will you market my home?
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Successfully marketing a home requires an agent who is adept with a variety of platforms and methods.
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What can I do to attract potential buyers?
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An experienced agent will explain what steps you can take to make your home attractive and welcoming to buyers.
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What do I need to do to get my house ready for listing?
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It's important to understand in advance what must happen before your home can go on the market.
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How will you vet and evaluate potential buyers?
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What are the criteria your agent will use to ensure your home is showed to serious buyers?
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Do you have references?
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Don't pass up the opportunity to speak with other sellers who have first-hand experience with an agent.
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Bottom Line
Finding the right seller's agent is a vital part of the process and shouldn't be rushed. You want
to be comfortable and confident that you have chosen the best possible partner in your search.
But that doesn't mean finding that partner has to be difficult. By asking the right questions, you
can be sure you have made the right choice.
Of course, I am always ready to answer these and any other questions you may have! Be sure, I am
only a phone call away.