How to Interview a Realtor
Hiring the services of a real estate agent can make the buying or selling process quite easy and simple for you, but not all real estate agents are experienced and qualified. You should go the extra mile to make sure that your best interests are taken care of, during a real estate transaction. Smart clients interview at least 3 to 5 realtors before deciding on one to hire. However, if you are a first timer, you should continue reading to find out the best and most relevant questions you should ask a realtor in your interview.
- What are your professional qualifications for listing my home?
- How many years have you been in the real estate business?
- What is your track record for selling homes like mine?
- Do you work full-time as a real estate agent?
- Are you a disclosed dual agent?
- How will you handle a problematic situation involving conflict of interest between two parties?
- Do you assist your clients in finding a mortgage lender?
- Is this the area/locality where you normally work?
- How will you market my home online? Do you have your own real estate website? How often is it updated? Daily/weekly/monthly?
- Do you use social media marketing websites (Facebook, Twitter etc) to reach potential clients?
- Do you have suggestions on ways to increase my home’s value?
- How many homes did you sell last year as a seller’s agent? Or how many clients did you help to buy a home last year?
- Can you provide me with at least 3 recent references?
- What is Your Average List-Price-to-Sales-Price Ratio?
- Do you do a computerized CMA?
- How will you assist me during viewings and in the inspection process?
- Do you have a personal assistant?
- Do you have suggestions on ways to make my home more marketable?
- Do you guarantee the time in which my house will sell? Or Do you guarantee the time in which you will find me my desired home to buy?
- What is the process you use to negotiate on behalf of your clients?
- How often will you keep in touch with me?
- What will be included in the listing agreement?
- Does your company have a well known logo?
- Can I get out of the listing without hassle if I’m not satisfied with your services?
