Communication <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nExperience and Knowledge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n How many years of experience does the realtor have selling houses? Do they work independently or through an agency? They should have experience and knowledge of the area where you live to attract the right potential buyers for your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Track Record <\/h3>\n\n\n\n How many homes did they list and sell last year? What is their average sales time from listing to closing? Does the realtor handle only residential properties or commercial as well? How many clients do they have currently? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knowing their history and past track record will give you a good indication of how well they may do selling your home. You want a real estate agent who will successfully sell your house but not one with too many clients, so they cannot devote the time you need to your sale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fees <\/h3>\n\n\n\n What are the fees associated with listing your home? Will there be any extras later, or what can you expect to pay once an offer comes through? Although it may seem like minor details, these fees and costs can quickly add up to a significant amount if you do not prepare for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listing Details <\/h3>\n\n\n\n How does the realtor come up with a fair listing price for your home? Is your home close in value to others nearby? How does the agent plan on marketing your house for sale? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listing your home for the first time can be time-consuming and exhausting. Many homeowners will not know what the current market value of their home is nor the overwhelming escrow process\/paperwork, so a good realtor can help set up home inspections and value assessments. They will also have a marketing strategy to gain the most exposure and bring in as many offers as possible for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
References and Referrals <\/h3>\n\n\n\n On the list of Questions to Ask a Realtor When Selling is asking for references. Does the agent have any references you can talk to about past sales? Have they been referred to you by someone you know? Common acquaintances can be the best judge of character when finding an excellent real estate agent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can help to talk to someone who has previously worked with the real estate agent to give you an idea of how personable they are and if they are easy to work with regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Communication <\/h3>\n\n\n\n What is the best way to contact the agent? Are they personable and easy to talk to with any questions or concerns you have? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A real estate agent should have good communication skills and is available to you as you need while listing your home. Without proper communication channels, you may miss some essential details during the listing process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nQuestions to Ask a Realtor When Selling Your Home <\/h2>\n\n\n\n Once you have selected the professional realtor who will be listing and selling your home, you may find yourself facing a bunch of uncertainties, especially if you have never had to list a property before. Taking the time to prepare yourself with these questions to ask a realtor will ease any anxiety you may have as you go through this process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n