At a minimum, speak with 2 or 3 brokers from different
agencies. Ask prospective brokers the same list of questions, in
order to compare their answers. Find out what they would do to
sell your house.
Above all, choose a broker that you feel comfortable
with and like. This person will help you make the biggest sale
of your
life, so find someone you think will do a good job!
The following
is a list of questions that may be helpful to ask while speaking
with prospective real estate brokers.
1.
How many years have you been
in business?
2. For how long have you sold houses in this area?
3. How many houses did you sell in the past year?
4. What is your commission?
5. If I were to work with you, how would you market my house?
6. Will you organize meetings with potential buyers and will
you coordinate them personally?
7. Can you give me names and telephone numbers of other families
that have used your services?
Let local
real estate agents know about the home you'd like to buy so they
can address your specific needs. They will
send you customized responses including their credentials, business
experience, and local market knowledge to compete for your business.
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