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Interviewing Your Listing Agent:
A Strategic Approach
As you are interviewing agents, here are some suggested questions to ask all the agents to ensure you are evaluating them the same way. For my answers to the questions, click HERE.
EXPERIENCE AND TRACK RECORD
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How long have you been in real estate, and how many homes have you sold?​​​
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Can you provide references or testimonials from past clients?​
MARKETING STRATEGY
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What is your approach to marketing homes?​​
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Will you use professional photography, virtual tours, or staging?​​​
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How will you ensure my home reaches the widest audience? Do you target specific buyer demographics? Do you have a social media or digital advertising strategy?​
PRICING AND MARKET KNOWLEDGE
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How will you determine the right listing price for my home?​​​
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Can you provide a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to support the recommended price?​
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
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How often will you update me on progress, feedback from showings, and market activity?​​​
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Will I be working directly with you, or will I be interacting with other team members as well?​​​
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What is your preferred mode of communication (email, phone, text), and are you accessible after regular hours?​
LOGISTICS AND NEGOTIATION
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What advice do you have for preparing my home for sale (repairs, staging, etc.)?​
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How will you handle multiple offers or difficult negotiations?​​
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What is your plan for open houses and private showings?​​
COMMISSION AND CONTRACT
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What is your commission structure, and are there any additional fees I should be aware of?​​
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Can you walk me through the listing agreement and explain your terms in detail?​
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What happens if I decide to take my home off the market or switch agents?​
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