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Answers (16)
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- Gina Lollo, "GinaLollo"
- Contributions:13
Make sure you and your new agent are on the same page, have the same agenda and you are very comfortable working with them.. I think that most important thing is trust.... Good Luck
- Debra La Plante, "TheBestNJHomes.com"
- Contributions:70
Make sure that you choose someone who has a great marketing plan and that you are comfortable working with.
If you are located in NJ.....
If you are located in NJ.....
- girouard property RE
- Contributions:981
Pick a full time professional. Thier past profession should be in sales.
- Luis Fernandez, "lucho975"
- Contributions:204
Make sure you interview agents that speciallize in selling expired lsitings. There are agents that specialiaze selling houses that otehrs dont. If you need help finfing anyone let me know.
- Palmisano John, "searchwestonhomes"
- Contributions:89
Volsguy, not to sound sacastic, but you want an agent who will not work for the reduced commission. You want an agent who is active and aggressive. One that will follow up with you on a bi-monthly basis letting you know what the market is doing. If you should adjust your price. What feedback they are receiving from the showing agents. How many people are viewing the property on Realtor.com and their website, and other sites they may have. You need an agent who will market your home to the other buyers agents in town. In todays market it is all about price, condition, and marketing. You need to know what your is your competiton, in other homes that are for sale in the area. A good agent will constantly update you. I hope this helps.
- Terry Osburn, "PawsitiveRealEstate"
- Contributions:106
Another question to ask "Will you be communicating with me through this entire process or will you bring someone else in for me to deal with"
Sellers want to know that the agent they hired are the ones who will be communicating and overseeing the process from beginning to end.
Some agents like to get the listings and pawn off to their hired help.
Be specfic as to how you want communication. Whether it be email, voicemail and/or direct and how often you expect updates.
- TAAG
- Contributions:10
We're working with a WONDERFUL agent......[content removed by moderator for solicitation]
- Rick McClew, "mchargstl"
- Contributions:365
I believe the important part of selling a home is to find an agent that is full time and actually sells homes. The market today is significantly changed from a few years ago. It takes a completely different marketing strategy to sell a home in todays real estate market than it did several years ago. Find an agent that has embraced the power of the internet and will market your home and get it SOLD! [content removed by moderator for being self promotional]
- Deb Nye, "CallDebNye"
- Contributions:8
VolsGuy,
In my experience it isnt that you need to be on the same page persay, it is more like well.... you want to fly to germany (you want to sell your home and purchase another) and you know when you want to go, now you must look for a reliable trustworthy able and even more important is those same qualities in your -pilot- to take you where you there. I work in the Buffalo NY Suburbs, so I am a little out of the way (lol) to be able to help you in your journey, but ask your friends, family&neighbors of some pilot (realtor) that they have associated with and have had the results you are looking for.
But as the seeker seeks, the finder finds. I heard that somewhere. :o)
let me know how you make out
- Denise Tower, "neighborhoodrealtor"
- Contributions:172
As one of the top agents in the Maryland Heights area, if you are looking for someone who can give you a realistic view of the neighborhood activity, give me a call!
- Cathy Herzog and Jill Thompson, "Cathy and Jill"
- Contributions:38
Make sure they are familier with your area. A Realtor that isn't very familer with your area will not necessarilly be able to target market your property. Have them show you their marketing plan before signing with them and get a written commitment on marketing. The economy that we're in right now may tempt some to take shortcuts in marketing your home consistantly.
Best of Luck
Cathy&Jill
- Chris Richards,GRI, "Chris Richards"
- Contributions:280
It all starts with choosing the right agent for you. Ask for and check out an agents credentials. Also, ask for referrals from past customers. The more experience and education an agent has will be helpful as well. After that, the most important thing is that you actually like the person you are working with.
The St. Louis Association of Realtors website has a "find and agent" page that might be helpful to you as well.
Take care,
chris
Chris Richards, GRI
Broker/Salesperson
Prudential Patterson Realtors
The St. Louis Association of Realtors website has a "find and agent" page that might be helpful to you as well.
Take care,
chris
Chris Richards, GRI
Broker/Salesperson
Prudential Patterson Realtors
- Michelle Carr-Crowe, "lynbrookhomes1"
- Contributions:533
I have a free report you can check out: Questions Most Agents Pray You Never Ask (http://www.michellejudycarr.com/PageManager/default.aspx/PageID=2115751)
Before speaking with any agents or making appts, my best advice to you is to read the report, review the following, and after you complete these tasks, you'll have a much better idea of the person you're looking for to help you.
1) write down what is most important to you in an agent
2) write down your goals in selling, especially re: timing
3) read the report about the Questions you MUST ask any agent before getting into a contract.
Before speaking with any agents or making appts, my best advice to you is to read the report, review the following, and after you complete these tasks, you'll have a much better idea of the person you're looking for to help you.
1) write down what is most important to you in an agent
2) write down your goals in selling, especially re: timing
3) read the report about the Questions you MUST ask any agent before getting into a contract.
- SHEILA MORGAN, "EXCELLENCE IN ACTION"
- Contributions:787
Interview at least three agents this time so you pick the right one that is going to spend the money needed in the current environment to market it well.Ask the right questions.
How long have you been selling in my area?
How many homes did you sell last year and the previous five in my area?
Where will they advertise? How often? How much money spent?
Where will it be on the internet and how many sites?
Good Luck
How long have you been selling in my area?
How many homes did you sell last year and the previous five in my area?
Where will they advertise? How often? How much money spent?
Where will it be on the internet and how many sites?
Good Luck
- Tiffany Bond, "TiffanyBond"
- Contributions:3010
Make sure you look for an agent with a strong background in marketing (perhaps even a degree in it). Generalizing the "market" to a national scale, there is probably going to be more required to sell a house than plopping a flyerbox outside.
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