Choosing a Real Estate Agent

Real estate agents are the people that sellers rely on in order to sell their home for the price that they want. So when it comes to choosing a real estate agent, it is a very important decision that you should not make lightly. This article will highlight a few of the questions that you should ask a potential real estate agent, as well as some advice on choosing the best real estate agent.

 

First off, ask the real estate agent how long they have been in the business. This does not mean that you should not choose someone who is just starting out, nor does it mean that you should choose the person with the most experience. It really depends on who has the best sales tactic for your home. An agent just starting out will probably have more time to focus on your home since they are so fresh in the business. Whereas, an agent that has been in the business for a long time may have many more clients, so their time could be limited.

 

Secondly, you will want to ask what their sales tactic will be.

For example, are they going to list your home online and in the newspaper? Post a sign in your front yard? Where will they advertise? And will they be doing open houses? These questions will weigh greatly on which agent you choose.

 

Find out what the amount of their fee is. Usually these fees range from 1% to 4% of the sales price. Remember, that these are negotiable, so you can always try to lower the fee later if the person is who you want to go with. You will also want to ask for references. It is important that they provide you with some references, if they have none, then you may want to reconsider that agent.

 

You may also want the agent to provide you with reasons why they are above the competition.

The attributes that they list should be those that you find important, and that you believe will help get the job completed in a more efficient manner.

 

Most importantly, you will want to make sure that you can talk with this agent easily and that the two of you are on the same page. You will be working with this person for quite a while, so the need for you two to get along is important and may be the reason that your house sells quickly or slowly. Remember to choose carefully and only when you have all the information.