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Choosing a Realtor<br />

Before you list your home, it is VITAL that you hire the right agent as your home is one of<br />

your largest investments.<br />

Here are 16 questions to ask any potential Real Estate Agent before you make your decision.<br />

1. How long have you been selling Real Estate?<br />

2. Do you work full time or part time?<br />

3. Do you have a PLAN OF ACTION to market my home?<br />

4. What is your TRACK RECORD of success?<br />

5. How many homes do you sell every year?<br />

6. What is your average sale price?<br />

7. How many listings do you have at this time and what is your success rate of getting your<br />

listings sold?<br />

8. What is your average length of time to get a home sold?<br />

9. Do you have a team behind you to help service your customers?<br />

10. Do you offer your clients feedback on a weekly basis?<br />

11. Do you use a professional photographer? Do you have any examples of their work?<br />

12. How will you promote my property?<br />

13. What websites do you market on?<br />

14. How do you handle internet inquiries or ad calls? How long does it take you to return these<br />

inquiries?<br />

15. What market share does your company or organization have in this area?<br />

One last question to ask is…<br />

16. What fee do you charge?<br />

HOWEVER… keep this last<br />

question in mind…<br />

Which is more important to you?<br />

Getting the most money possible in your<br />

pocket on closing day.<br />

OR<br />

Paying the lowest commission.

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