Interview Agents Before You Hire Them
I came across this post when the writer Valerie commented on one of my posts.
I am so glad she visited me because I missed this and it is fabulous
Look what you can teach when playing cards with friends ..HMM
Maybe I should start playing cards
What do you Think?
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Sometimes you provide advice to friends and relatives and never know if they wanted it or not.
Last night I was out playing cards with friends, one of whom is going to sell her home in a few months. About three weeks ago we talked about her hiring an agent and I stressed the importance of interviewing two or three and finding out some answers to, what I believe, are important questions. I told my friend that the internet is now the biggest screening tool that Buyers use for deciding to see a home. I also said that some Buyers have purchased homes (usually from overseas) without ever stepping foot in the home. It is all based on the photos and videos. Given the importance of good photos and videos, I suggested that she ask each agent:
- Who takes the photos that will be used in
the listing?
- Will there be video?
- How many photos will be used?
- Do I, the Seller, have a say in which photos will be used?
- Where will the photos be posted (websites)?
Last night she told me the story of Agent Zero. When asked the above questions, the agent told her:
- I take the photos with my little camera.
- I never use video.
- I like to post two or three photos just to tease people to come see the house.
- I pick the photos.
- I only use the local real estate board site.
Sometimes you have to play the cards you are dealt and sometimes, as was the case with my friend, you can be a strategic and savvy player and pass on the hand someone else is holding.She passed on the agent's trick.
Photo credit: Ace of Spades Card Trick Macro 10-19-09-02
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