How To Choose The Right Realtor For You
Whether your are buying or selling, it is very important that you research the Realtor that you choose to help you. Before signing a listing contract, take the time to meet with a few Realtors to see if they are the right fit for you. You do not have to sign with the first Realtor that walks through your door – do you homework and make sure that they are willing to work for you – and your home. We have compiled a list of questions to help you interview prospective Realtors.
- What are you going to do to entice buyers to view my property? Advertising is a key weapon in every agent’s arsenal. Where are they going to advertise, how often, what is their target market? Besides their sign on your front lawn, what else do they utilize for marketing?
- Will my home be marketed on Realtor.ca within days of signing the listing contract, or will I have to wait a period of time before this happens? Many buyers start their search by using this tool.
- Do you hire a professional photographer to photograph my home for marketing, or do you take the pictures yourself? A well photographed property communicates value to the prospective buyer – blurry, dark photographs do not do their best to communicate how inviting and bright a space can be. Buyers may skip over your property because of this.
- Open Houses – yea or ney? Realtors have differing opinions on open houses. It is all personal preference, but it is important to discuss with your potential Realtor their views on this.
- Comprehensive Market Evaluations – How does your potential Realtor plan to ensure that your home is properly priced? Do they pull a number out of a hat, or do they do a search for comparable properties in your area? Making sure that your Realtor provides you with as much information as possible to properly price your home is crucial.
Choosing an Realtor is an important decision. You want someone who represents YOUR interests first and foremost.
