Sunday, January 30, 2011

Questions to Ask???

THINKING ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING A HOME???

You should be!   Prices are sharp and rates still remain awesome!!
But should you not have a friend that can refer you to a great Realtor.....or you just simply want to know what that Realtor is about, here are some key questions to ask!!!

Questions to Ask

         1.      Are you a Realtor?  If so, tell me what value 
           it brings to me.

2.      What percentage of your potential commission
     will go to advertising my property?   What  
     sources of advertising do you use and why?

3.       Where does your company rank among the
     Real Estate Companies in " YOUR AREA,
     CITY OR STATE"?

4.      What services does your company provide 
     that differentiates it from your competition?

5.      How many offices and agents are associate 
    with your firm? What advantage is that to me?

6.      Describe your Buyer Pool?  How will that
     impact the sale of my house?

7.  How do you ensure I get the best deal on my
     new house?

8.      What Relocation assistance can you provide?

9.      What assistance can you provide in me 
     preparing my house to sell?

10. How will I be assured that I am notified on a
      newly listed home??

11.      What specific experience do you have selling
       in this neighborhood?

12.       How do you:

1)      Ensure I don’t move until I’m ready to 
     move? 
2)      Ensure only qualified buyers see my house?
3)      Ensure the potential buyer has solid
     financing?

13.  How does the Standard Purchase Agreement
     work in my favor?

14.  Where do you rank in your company in sales
      and listings?  In "Your Area"?

15.  How many years have you been a Realtor? 
      Number of Circle of Excellence Awards or 
      other awards?

16. What training do you have that will help me
       specifically??

17.   Do you have letters of recommendation
       that you can provide?

Any real estate agent should welcome the chance to answer these questions.   I know I will answer these for any one in Hampton Roads!!!

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