Selling your home is a BIG financial decision and the experience can easily become a very stressful situation with the wrong realtor guiding you. However, if you ask the right questions and carefully assess the answers then you will be on your way to selecting a knowledgeable, calm, reassuring agent who will guide you smoothly through the selling process.
1. What is the broker's marketing strategy when listing your home?
2. Will the broker be using social media in the sale of your home?
3. Who does the broker use for photography?
4. What kind of advanced training does the broker have in the field of negotiation?
5. What kind of administrative help does the broker utilize to help with the sale of your home?
6. Will your broker be your single point of contact for the duration of your sale?
7. What is your broker's thoughts on Dual Agency?
8. How will the broker communicate and how often?
9. Does the broker return buyer broker calls promptly?
10. Will the broker gather feedback from showings and communicate those to you?
11. Does the broker host open houses and how often?
12. What is the brokers ability to deal with unexpected or difficult situations?
13. What is the brokers negotiation style?
14. How will the broker respond to buyers agents when they call with questions after seeing your home?
15. Has the broker ever skillfully negotiated in a multiple offer situation to arrive at the strongest escrow?
16. How will the broker negotiate repairs?
17. How will the broker handle any potential appraisal issues if they should arise?
18. How will the broker cooperate with other brokers and yet still have your best interest in mind?