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The Questions You Should Be Asking Your Agent
We hear every day that you get what you pay for. Consumers apply this logic to many facets of their lives. If you need legal counsel or need to see a doctor, you are going to select based on their expertise, not on their hourly rate. We hire them because they can help us. We understand that the experts may charge more but in the long run will cost us less.
We apply this logic to most things. So why don't we apply that same knowledge when selecting a realtor? Too often one of the first questions a seller asks is "What do you charge" or "what is your rate?". I think sellers ask the wrong questions because they don't know which questions to ask. So here they are...The list of interview questions you should be asking your agent:
Why should we select you as our Realtor? What areas do you specialize in? Are you a full time real estate agent? What is your average list to sale ratio? How long are your average days on the market. What are the market averages for this area. (Ask for proof) What is your strategy for marketing this property? How many people are on your ... more

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