If you’re considering selling your home, you will have a lot of competition to deal with. Whilst you can sell your home yourself, aptly called ‘for-sale-by-owner’, it is not generally recommended. You will most likely require a lawyer to handle the legal side of things, so you may as well engage a real estate agent from day one. So what’s the best way to chose a real estate agent?
You can ask friends and relatives, and you’ll often get some good advice based on experience. You can also drive around to see who has signs everywhere. You can also just pick up a phone book and use a pin. In most areas, a real estate agent who has been around for five or more years will most likely be a successful one. How successful is a different story, and it’s one that is difficult to answer.
The best approach is to find three or four real estate agents, and ask them to come out to inspect and value your home. Talk to them and listen to their recommendations. It’s important to feel comfortable with your agent, however, don’t let them push you into signing there and then. Let them know you are talking to several real estate agents and that you’ll call them once you have made decision.
When making that decision, don’t pick the agent who provided you with the highest valuation You want a listing price that is close to the sales price, not one that has been inflated to try and win your listing. A fair price, a personality that is easy to get along with, and someone who can empathize with your current situation – they are the important aspects to selecting a real estate agent to sell your home.
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