The listing agent you decide to work with is your most valuable resource
in selling your home as smoothly as possible. Cultivating a strong
relationship with your listing agent can directly impact your selling
experience; so,
you want to get it right the first time. As you set out to interview
potential agents, consider asking these essential questions.
What's Your Expertise in the Local Market?
An agent with a strong grasp of the local market is invaluable. Some agents have niche specialties. Does your agent have a special focus on luxury homes? Do they frequently work with waterfront properties? If you have a very specific type of home, an agent that is familiar with selling your style of home could put you in the best position possible to sell.
What's Your Marketing Strategy?
A comprehensive marketing strategy is what's going to get your home sold. Buyers need to be able to find and see your home as quickly and as easily as possible. How is your agent making that happen? Are they using traditional forms of advertising combined with digital marketing? Do they have a network of connections that will allow your listing to have the exposure it needs to sell? Gaining understanding of their approach can help you evaluate their ability to attract buyers.
What's Your Communication Style?
What's your preferred method of communication — phone, email, in-person meetings? You and your agent need to understand how to best communicate with each other. It's important to express the type of communication you need, while also understanding how the agent intends to communicate with you throughout the process.
Are You a Part of a Team?
Along with communication, you need to know who you are communicating with. If the agent works alone, you'll only have one person to build the relationship with. If the agent works with a team, you may need to make sure you understand how all parties involved communicate and how responsibilities are shared or divided.
Can You Provide References or Reviews?
References and reviews are a great way to grasp how clients experienced your potential agent. It can help you gain insight on the agents reliability and professionalism and may even answer some of the previous questions before you commit to working with them.
The right agent doesn't just fall into your lap. Take the time needed to find someone who aligns with your goals, needs, and even your personality. Ready to start your search for a listing agent? Connect with over 7,000 agents on REIN.com. Ready to buy but not sure what you can afford? Check out the mortgage calculator to help estimate possible monthly payments. Download the REIN.com app and put the power of fresh and accurate listing data in the palm of your hand. The app is available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For local listings you can trust, start with REIN.com.
Local Home Listings You Can Trust.
What's Your Expertise in the Local Market?
An agent with a strong grasp of the local market is invaluable. Some agents have niche specialties. Does your agent have a special focus on luxury homes? Do they frequently work with waterfront properties? If you have a very specific type of home, an agent that is familiar with selling your style of home could put you in the best position possible to sell.
What's Your Marketing Strategy?
A comprehensive marketing strategy is what's going to get your home sold. Buyers need to be able to find and see your home as quickly and as easily as possible. How is your agent making that happen? Are they using traditional forms of advertising combined with digital marketing? Do they have a network of connections that will allow your listing to have the exposure it needs to sell? Gaining understanding of their approach can help you evaluate their ability to attract buyers.
What's Your Communication Style?
What's your preferred method of communication — phone, email, in-person meetings? You and your agent need to understand how to best communicate with each other. It's important to express the type of communication you need, while also understanding how the agent intends to communicate with you throughout the process.
Are You a Part of a Team?
Along with communication, you need to know who you are communicating with. If the agent works alone, you'll only have one person to build the relationship with. If the agent works with a team, you may need to make sure you understand how all parties involved communicate and how responsibilities are shared or divided.
Can You Provide References or Reviews?
References and reviews are a great way to grasp how clients experienced your potential agent. It can help you gain insight on the agents reliability and professionalism and may even answer some of the previous questions before you commit to working with them.
The right agent doesn't just fall into your lap. Take the time needed to find someone who aligns with your goals, needs, and even your personality. Ready to start your search for a listing agent? Connect with over 7,000 agents on REIN.com. Ready to buy but not sure what you can afford? Check out the mortgage calculator to help estimate possible monthly payments. Download the REIN.com app and put the power of fresh and accurate listing data in the palm of your hand. The app is available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For local listings you can trust, start with REIN.com.
Local Home Listings You Can Trust.
