Choosing an Agent


CHOOSING A REAL ESTATE AGENT Selling a home is serious business. Do not make the mistake of mixing business with friendship unless you are certain your friend or relative is capable of representing your sale, capably and objectively. Loyalties are always important, but circumstances do change and past performance may not guarantee future performance. Check to see that the necessary ingredients to serve you well are still in place. Things to consider: 1. Does the agent/salesperson work for a respected and reputable company. 2. Is the salesperson licensed to sell real estate, bonded and covered by required insurance. 3. Is the salesperson a REALTOR®, that is, a member of the local multiple listing service. 4. Will the agent work for you and your best interest, and disclose any conflicting interest to you. 5. Does the salesperson have a marketing plan for your home that leaves little to chance. 6. Does the salesperson have a marketing presentation that convinces you that their services justify the commission they receive. 7. Does the salesperson offer more than just to put it on the M.L.S. and put an occasional add in the paper. 8. Does the agent work for a company with a "800" Toll Free number national referral network. 9. Is the salesperson familiar with your area. 10. Since location of you home adds value to your home, how will your agent promote the location. 11. Would a stranger recognize your sales agent to be an agent, even with out introduction. How is he/she identifiable. 12. Does your salesperson have management and team support in their effort to sell your home.

CHOOSING A REAL ESTATE AGENT

Selling a home is serious business. Do not make the mistake of mixing business with friendship unless you are certain your friend or relative is capable of representing your sale, capably and objectively. Loyalties are always important, but circumstances do change and past performance may not guarantee future performance. Check to see that the necessary ingredients to serve you well are still in place.
Things to consider:

1. Does the agent/salesperson work for a respected and reputable company.

2. Is the salesperson licensed to sell real estate, bonded and covered by required insurance.

3. Is the salesperson a REALTOR®, that is, a member of the local multiple listing service.

4. Will the agent work for you and your best interest, and disclose any conflicting interest to you.

5. Does the salesperson have a marketing plan for your home that leaves little to chance.

6. Does the salesperson have a marketing presentation that convinces you that their services justify the commission they receive.

7. Does the salesperson offer more than just to put it on the M.L.S. and put an occasional add in the paper.

8. Does the agent work for a company with a "800" Toll Free number national referral network.

9. Is the salesperson familiar with your area.

10. Since location of you home adds value to your home, how will your agent promote the location.

11. Would a stranger recognize your sales agent to be an agent, even with out introduction. How is he/she identifiable.

12. Does your salesperson have management and team support in their effort to sell your home.