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Separate the Lookers from the Buyers

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Managing Real Estate Broker with NCS Premier Real Estate Michigan Broker

One of the first things that have to be done when selling a home is to "separate the lookers from the buyers."  That way, no one's time is wasted, and more importantly, no one is locked into a legally binding contract that can't be taken all the way through closing.

Here are a few key questions that I ask to help me ensure that selling a home is a win/win for everyone involved.  Remember, there's a very real difference between selling and closing, so keep these important four questions handy every time you speak with a potential buyer.  They will help you determine how motivated that "buyer" is as well as whether or not they have the financial ability to even purchase a home at this time.

Buyer's Name:________________________________________

1)  Do you have a property to sell first?

2)  Are you pre-qualified?

3)  Who pre-qualified you?

4)  How much do you pre-qualify for?

There's a two part for question one if they answer yes, then my second question would be:  Is your home listed with an agent?  Not sure, why the seller would want to chose another agent, but I've seen it happen too many times before.

 

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Graziella Bruner

NCS Premier Real Estate
Managing Broker

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Bill Travis
Captain Bill Realty, LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner

Graziella, that's a good list. You may also want to know how soon they will be ready to purchase (assuming they don't have a house to sell)

Sep 29, 2010 02:59 AM
Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166
Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229 - Brooklyn, NY
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker -

Graziella , good list it all begins and ends with asking the right questions of all parties involved in the transaction.

Sep 29, 2010 03:10 AM