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HOW DO YOU FIND JUST THE RIGHT REAL ESTATE AGENT?

What Questions Should You Ask & How Their Answers Will Help You Choose Who to Hire?
by Jane Whitten
by Jane Whitten
THE RIGHT QUESTIONS TO
ASK A REAL ESTATE AGENT W hen looking to hire
someone to represent you
1. Are you a full-time or a part-time agent? W in a real estate transaction,
knowing as much about them as
2. What multiple listing service or board are you a member of? possible can help guide you to choosing
the right agent for you.
3. How many years have you been actively selling real estate? Attached is a list of questions that
4. Do you work on your own or are you part of a team? may give you the information you
need. There is no right or wrong
5. Would I be working with you directly or working with answer to these questions, but the
members of the team? answers will give you guidance as to

6. May I see your real estate license or … what is the who you should hire.
Cut this list out and keep accessible
DRE# or name on your license? so you can be prepared during your
7. Are you licensed in Lakewood and Long Beach to market real estate? interview with an agent; who would be
the one to represent you for one of your
8. What is your List-to-Price ratio? How close to the list price is the final price?
ALLISON VAN WIG 9. What neighborhood or cities do you primarily work in? most valuable assets and your home!

CA DRE #00985700 10. How many homes have you sold in this neighborhood or area? ADDITIONAL THINGS YOU
562-882-1581 11. What is the price range of most of the homes you have recently sold? CAN DO TO FIND THE BEST
AGENT FOR YOU
There are other ways you can
WWW.SUPERBROKER.COM 12. Do you usually sell homes like mine? determine which agent is the best one
ALLISON@SUPERBROKER.COM 13. Do you post listings on all the major listing websites? for you … Google their name, do they
Do you have your own website? come up on more pages that just page
one? Are they more or less … all over
14. Do you have a network of trusted service providers such as house the Internet?
cleaners, home repair specialists that can assist me in preparing If they are a Broker vs a Salesperson
a property for market? their education level is much different
as a Broker is usually more experienced
15. If I list with you, when the property goes into escrow, than an agent. A broker has also
who meets with the appraiser? completed a rigorous testing procedure
to obtain their license plus must have
16. Will you attend the buyer’s home inspection? a minimum of two years’ experience
Have them explain why that is important. before they can even apply.
The difference between a Realtor®
17. What type of marketing do you do such as color postcards, color flyers etc. and a Real Estate Agent is a Realtor®
and do you have samples to show me? belongs to a professional organization

18. Are your fees negotiable and how do they work? that holds them accountable to a strict
19. What sets you apart from other agents? FINDING THE RIGHT AGENT
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