Choosing The Right Agent For Your Property

Looking for a real estate agent who knows the best way to serve clients? Read these tips as they may be helpful especially if you are new to real estate market. First, in order to choose the right agent, you may have to interview at least three of them. So, have them come over to your house or public place with their list of comparable. Note that, you are not signing an agreement here, so you are free to compare as many agents as possible. There are many questions you should be asking to determine the best out of them all. Ask how long they have been in the real estate business. The ideal case is to have more than four years of experience in sales of properties that are similar to yours. Are they working full time or part time? Because you can’t devote your time or money to those who are doing it as a side gig or hobby. What part of the city have they been doing sales if any? This is an important question because every city has its unique features and market. You want someone familiar with every block in your area. The next question to ask is about the number of houses they have sold in the past. Better yet, ask for addresses of those houses and check them out in your spare time. You want to make sure that the agent has experience with houses resembling yours, even if it comes with an extra-large swimming pool, or you have an additional portable sunroom for sale

If you are selling a Victorian era mansion and the agent has sold only condominium before, continue looking for another agent. Generally speaking, the less time the house was in the market, the better the agent. Again, this decision should be based on the market, population and other factors as well. Ask what a good asking price is for your house. Many agents know where to start, so they are keen to come up with a number that both seller and buyers are likely to agree on. If you think your house has a better chance of attracting multiple bids because of all the upgrades, additions and spacious backyards, say so. Different agents might have different suggestions. 

Last but not least, ask the agent his or her minimum listing term. You may want to sign for sixty or ninety days instead of six months of listing. If the agent insists on six months or more, look elsewhere. First of all, you don’t want to be tied down to one agent for such a long period of time. The agent might not have a reason to work hard for you during the first three- or four-months period. Therefore, be firm with your agreement of ninety days or less. When the chips are down, the agent will agree to your term. You have to interpret in all of these findings the right agent for your house, situation and budget.