Essential Questions When Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home
Here are a few prompt questions to consider asking a real estate agent when seeking to engage their services for selling your home: Our answers are in blue.
1 How long have you been an active full time real estate agent?
We've been involved in the real estate market since 2004.
2 How many homes did you sell last year? Previous year to that?
We facilitate the sale of between 65 to 100 homes annually.
3 What is the average amount of time one of your listings is on the market before it sells?
On average, we can sell the homes we list within 10 days, factoring in market conditions, which contrasts with the typical agent's average of 31 days
4 How does your average sale price compare to the original list price?
We stage, market, and price the homes we list effectively, enabling our sellers to typically obtain 99.2% of the list price, subject to prevailing market conditions. This compares favorably with the average agent's ability to secure 96.7% of the list price, resulting in our sellers pocketing 2.5% more.
5 How will you market my property?
We employ diverse strategies: online listings for wide exposure, professional photography to enhance appeal, and virtual tours for remote exploration. Additionally, social media, open houses, print marketing, networking, staging, and market analysis are utilized to attract buyers and ensure competitive positioning for successful sales.
6 Do you have a team? Do you have an assistant to help you? Do you have a dedicated marketing assistant in your team?
We are a team comprising experienced and professional full-time Realtors, supported by dedicated full-time assistants. Rest assured, whenever you need our assistance, we are readily available to support you at all times.
7 How many buyers are in your database?
We possess a database of over 21,000 potential buyers, providing a substantial pool of interested parties for your property.
8 Can you please show me a few pictures and videos of your listings?
You may conduct a Google search for any real estate agent to check reviews. Remember, the absence of reviews often indicates a lack of business activity.
