There are many good real estate agents in Colorado Springs and if you are planning on selling your home, take the time to
interview a handful of agents first. Here are a few questions to add to your list when interviewing a realtor in Colorado Springs.
1. How well does the agent know the area your home is located in?
Some agents specialize in specific areas of the city and may know your area better. Has the agent lived in the area long or did he/she just move here?
2. Is the agent you are interviewing a Realtor®?
A Realtor® subscribes to the Code of Ethics and is a member of the National Association of Realtors.
3. How is the real estate agent going to market your home?
Will they advertise on television, the radio, newspapers, internet, or Open Houses? Some real estate agents may not be willing to hold an Open House for your home, is that a problem for you? Approximately 75%-85% of buyers go online to search for a home in Colorado Springs, is your agent internet savvy?
4. How many years has the real estate agent been in the field and have they obtained any additional designations in addition to their real estate license?
It is important for realtors to continuously stay educated since real estate trends and laws are always changing. Your agent must be knowledgeable and educated in real estate and it is important they have experience.
5. What commission is the agent going to charge and what will that entail?
Make sure and negotiate a commission you are comfortable with and keep in mind that a lower commission may include limited services by some real estate agents.
6. How is the agent going to price your home?
What kind of research does the agent have to back up the price they are recommending? If your home is overpriced it will not sell, it needs to be priced accurately to the current market value.
7. Is the individual an honest and ethical agent? Can you trust him or her?
You may have heard something about the agent from a friend or you may have not heard anything about the agent and are meeting for the first time. Do you feel comfortable with the agent? Do they seem trustworthy, sneaky, transparent...? Do they tell you the honest truth about the market value of your home or just what you want to hear?
8. Does the agent listen to you?
Make sure the Realtor takes the time to listen to you and to the information you have about your home that may be important to know. If the agent does not take the time to listen to you and just talks over you about what they know it may not be a good fit.
9. Is the Realtor working as a full-time or part-time real estate agent?
This is a very important question to ask. Is your agent going to be too busy at his/her other job to answer your phone calls or concerns? How flexible are they? If he/she is working as a part-time real estate agent, is that going to be an issue for you? Will your listing get the adequate attention required to sell?
10. How do your personalities mix?
If you and your agent clash or have different expectations, that can be a recipe for disaster. Make sure you and your Realtor get along and connect because selling your home is going to be a team effort! You need to get along with everyone on your team and have the same game plan. Make sure you feel comfortable communicating with your Realtor; good communication is essential!!
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