HOW TO INTERVIEW AND CHOOSE THE REAL ESTATE AGENT THAT WILL SELL YOUR HOUSE?

Selling your home is probably one of the most important investments in your life, so the process of choosing a real estate agent should be taken seriously. He will be responsible for setting the sale price, marketing, open houses, speaking with potential buyers, and assisting through the sale process. Ask your friends and neighbors for personal recommendations, but take the time to interview several agents before making a decision. 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Realtor

 1. Knowledge and experience in your neighborhood: 

You must be able to answer the following 4 questions regarding your neighborhood: What is the average price per square foot of the units available? What is the average price per square foot of the units sold? On average, how many days does it take for properties to sell? Comparative analysis of prices and sales of the last 3 years and what is the future forecast.

 2. Price Range of Your Latest Sales: 

Find someone who typically works with houses in your price range to ensure familiarity with your market. 

 3. Number of properties sold in the last year: 

it is an indicator of experience. Greater number of properties = greater experience. 

 4. Neighborhood Experience: 

Familiarity, knowledge, and experience with your neighborhood can be the difference between "being for sale" and "selling." 

 5. Difference between the initial market price and the final sale price. 

Many brokers accept the price you want and then start asking for price reductions. Find someone who, through comparables, will assign a realistic sale price. 

 6. Property marketability: 

Marketing involves more than just an MLS listing. Find a good marketing plan. 

 7. Clarity:

 Find someone who is honest with you about the weaknesses in your home and how to fix them.

 8. Team:

 Find someone who can provide you with a team capable of providing legal, tax, succession and financial advice that are key in this process.

 9. Communication: 

Find someone who gives you frequent updates and that he or her team is available to answer any questions. 

 10. References: 

Ask for the names and phone numbers of the last 3 clients to confirm their satisfaction.