Hiring a Seller’s Agent

There are many Realtors and Realty companies to choose from so how can you be sure you are choosing what is best for you? Here are a few questions you should have handy when interviewing Realtors…
1. Are you experienced in my neighborhood?
2. How many transactions did you have in the year 2008? A Top Producing Realtor will have over 30.
3. How am I able to reach you? The answer should be by cell phone, via email and via text messaging. The agent should be able to view emails even while on the road. A technically savvy Realtor is very important.
4. Who will get the calls from potential buyers when they inquire about my house? The answer should be the listing agent; not a floor agent! After all you are hiring the listing agent.
5. What type of advertising do you offer? The agent should offer extensive internet advertising as that is where the majority of potential homebuyers begin their search. They should also be able to show you how they monitor those sites to be sure your home stands out from the rest.

Be sure that the Realtor is telling you the Truth and not what you want to hear. Be sure they provide you with “proof” of how they are determining your list price and ask for samples of their marketing. After all what would be the point of listing your home for $300,000 when the true market value is $250,000?