How To Find A Superstar Agent To Sell Your House.

How To Find A Superstar Agent To Sell Your House.

There many agents out there, but are they beginners, average or above average?

When you want to sell your house in today's real estate market you want an above average agent. A Superstar agent that's what you want.

 Since you're searching for an above-average agent, look for advanced training and designations, professional recognition and membership in professional organizations, one that will interest you is CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) all signs of commitment to the profession.

 Here are some important questions to ask an agent on an interview:

 •1-     An experienced superstar agent will have a resume or credentials to show you. Ask for it.

•2-     A superstar agent will go the extra mile for you. Ask what makes you special or what makes you different from the other agents.

•3-     A superstar agent will communicate with you on a regular basis. Ask the agent how often they will communicate with you or what is their communication policy?

•4-     No agent can guarantee they will sell your home. But they can tell you what they'll do to bring your house to the attention of buyers. Ask specific questions about where and how they will market you home.

•5-     You want to know how many transaction the agent completed last year. So you want to ask how many deals did the agent complete and be sure to ask for proof. A superstar agent will have this information available to share with you. Be ware though, you don't want a super seller agent because they will not have time for you.

•6-     Traditionally, a seller pays around 6% in commissions when using a real estate agent but, commissions amounts aren't cast in stone. Negotiations works best when homes are selling quickly and easily. Today, with the real estate market in a slump selling agents have to work harder to sell homes. The longer it takes to sell a house the more advertising money needs to be spent on marketing.

Use this information as a guide to help you find a superstar agent to sell your house.

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