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Finding the right Real Estate Professional

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX results realty

Finding the right real estate professional requires doing a little research and asking a few questions.

You need to know everything about the selling process. What is the marketing strategy?

What kind of advertising will be done?

Is the realtor capable and willing to communicate effectively?

Can the realtor effectively present and sell the less-noticeable assets of the property?

 Real estate professionals also need to be knowledgeable about the community. They need to have a feel for the history of the area and the approximate price that people will be willing to pay.

Also, real estate agents should know what the competition is and how much it will effect your sale. NEVER choose a realtor on price alone.

Remember that a realtor cannot magically raise the selling price of the house.

Consider the buyer. The purchaser won't willingly pay too much; it's most likely that he or she will do research on the market and try to find the best product for the best price.

The facts simply cannot be changed, no matter which realtor you select. In spite of these unchangeable factors, the realtor you select must still be diligent and knowledgable.

If your property does not elicit attention within several weeks, the cause can most likely be attributed to one of these three factors: location, condition, and price. The location obviously cannot be changed.

You should consider examining the conditioning of your property and reevaluating the marketing strategy. Ask your realtor to offer an explanation of the competition and your pricing strategy.

Kirk Westervelt
Van West Realty - Greenville, SC Realtor -Short Sale Expert! - Greenville, SC
Kirk Westervelt, Broker In Charge, Van West Realty - CDPE - Short Sale Agent - Home for Sale - Greenville, Simpsonvil...
Hey there Bjorn! Your group got some big cheers at the convention in Atlanta this past February! Glad to see you here on Active Rain! Welcome, and best of luck to you!
Apr 01, 2008 01:55 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate
Welcome to ActiveRain, Bjorn, from a fellow KW agent in Las Vegas! Nice list of questions for consumers to keep in mind when choosing an agent. And we certainly cannot overemphasize the role of proper pricing in getting a home sold.
Apr 01, 2008 04:07 PM
The Trumm Team Omaha Homes for Sale, Real Estate
Keller Williams Greater Omaha - Omaha, NE

Welcome to ActiveRain!

If you would like a few tips on getting the most out of ActiveRain, please visit my blog Welcome to Active Rain.  It has a few simple steps of what to do now that you have joined.

If you ever have any questions, just let me know.

Troy Trumm
Apr 02, 2008 01:52 AM
Angela Reeves
West Coast Staging - Coquitlam, BC

You are quite right about never chose based on cost along - there are a lot of "discounts" out there, but I have found you really do get what you pay for, and top quality service is worth it.   Selling a home is a huge personal undertaking and should be handled by a pro.

Hope your business is doing well!

Sep 06, 2008 01:34 PM