So, you’ve decided to list your home? Congratulations! That’s a big decision. Now you need to choose the right real estate agent to help you sell it. Choosing the right real estate agent fit can be a tricky process, but Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - CT Team is here to help. We have put together a guide to the questions that should be asked and the considerations that should be made when interviewing a real estate agent. By going through this list, you can avoid some common mistakes and find the most ideal agent to help you sell your home.
How Long Have They Been Working In Real Estate?
One of the first questions you should ask any real estate agent is how long they have been in the real estate business for. The reason that this is an important question is because, as with anything, the longer you have been working in a field, the more experience you have. An agent that has put in years in the industry will have a better knowledge of the market in your area, past and current market trends, and ideally, they should have experience dealing with several different types of property.
Have They Worked with Sellers with Similar Circumstances as Yours?
As we briefly touched on, a potential real estate agent should have experience working with sellers with similar circumstances as yours. A proper agent pairing should include a professional who has the experience needed to help you with your specific needs, So for example, if you are selling commercial property, your agent should have seen other commercial property deals through. And if you are a first time home buyer, your agent should likewise have helped first time home buyers in the past.
What Is Their Communication Like?
Successful relationships rely on open communication. Trusting someone to help you sell your property is a big deal and you should feel comfortable reaching out and asking questions from the real estate agent you are working with throughout this process. Before committing to an agent, see how quickly they respond to emails, calls, and texts. It can also be helpful to review their testimonials for feedback from other clients.
How to They Negotiate?
Whether you are buying or selling, there is a negotiation process. Each agent has their own strategy when it comes to negotiating sales and you need to make sure that their style compliments your needs and desires. It can be helpful to request samples of previous deals a real estate agent has closed in order to gain a better understanding of their negotiation skills.
How Do They Plan to Market Your Listing?
Marketing is essential when selling your property. So naturally, it is important to understand and agree with a real estate agent’s marketing strategy for your listing before choosing to work with one. Ask about plans for open houses, virtual tours, and social media campaigns. Competent and experienced agents will be able to demonstrate that they have organized and previously successful plans for marketing your listing.
At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - CT Team, we are confident in our abilities to successfully list, market, and sell your property for top dollar, and communicate freely while doing it! We are happy to answer any questions you may have for us. We want you to feel confident that our team is the right team of real estate agents to work with.