Selecting A Relocation Professional
To begin your search for the right person to represent you in a home sale, ask a colleague
or friend for a recommendation, preferably someone who has used the real estate agent's
services. You want an agent who is familiar with home sales
in your price range and in your neighborhood. It is essential that you feel comfortable
with the agent during an interview since comfort level and good communication are very
important. During your interview, don't hesitate to ask the
agent about the number of homes the agent has listed and actually sold. The length of time
the agent has been in business is not necessarily the best yardstick.
Make sure to ask about their commission fees as well. These fees will average 6 percent to
7 percent but may be negotiable. Remember, the agent you choose is going to be one of your
main sources of information. A good agent will advise you and guide you in many ways. Look
for a representative who is pursuing sales, returning telephone calls, aggressively
working in your best interest and whose
only job is real estate.
Interview Checklist
___ How often will you promise to call or write me with activity on the home?
___ I would like to have a list of your satisfied clients (of comparable properties) as
references.
___ Describe your history of real estate sales. Most agents sell just 30 percent to 60
percent of their listings before the listings expire. Choose an agent who sells 85
percent.
___ What percentage of the asking price, on average, have you received for the homes
you've sold during the last year?
___ What is the average number of days your listed homes stayed on the market?
___ Why should I pick you over all other agents? |
Relocation
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