location, general area, and neighborhood. If they give vague answers, don’t shy away from asking more specific questions to test their knowledge. Give the prospective agent your projected timeframe and ask them if and how they can work with that. Don’t let them decide for you or suggest changes. Ask them to provide you with statistics, a marketing plan, and marketing strategies that fit within your timeframe. Ask the agent about their availability and how that factors into your timeframe. Will they be able to be committed and dedicated to you during the home-selling process? Establish communication guidelines and ground rules together. Ask about the agent’s marketing strategies. Does it match your needs? As a seller, you need to be informed about how exactly your house will be sold, what makes a direct mail campaign appropriate or not, how often and when it’s best suitable to advertise, how to market your property online, and more. Finally, hire an agent who is not only interested in making a sale but also understands your needs and will have your best interests at heart. The way the agent answers these questions should help you decide if he or she is the one you want to sign with or not. An agent that takes the time to talk to you and make sure you get all the information you need is usually an agent that will consider your transaction important.
CHOOSING A REAL ES G A REAL ESTATE AGENT: AVOID THESE MISTAKES
When choosing and hiring a real estate agent, AVOID the following:
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