So your sister just introduced you to her friend Jake, a real estate agent, and now you can't get rid of him, right? Wrong! Choosing the right person to sell your home is one of the most important steps of selling.Therefore, chose wisely.
Above all, chose a agent that you feel comfortable with and like. This person will help you make the biggest sale of your life, so find someone you think will do a good job!
The following is a list of questions that may be helpful to ask you while speaking with prospective real estate agents.
1. How many years have you been in business?
2. For how long have you sold houses in this area?
3. How many houses did you sell in the past year?
4. What is your brokerage fee?
5. If I were to work with you, how would you market my house?
6. Can you give me names and telephone numbers of other families that have used your services?