Youve been waiting for a rebound in the market and have decided to sell your home now while the market is hot. But who do you hire? What should you look for in a listing agent?
The agent you should hire should be able to show you a well-designed marketing program that includes classy brochures, individual property websites of their listings, Youtube videos of their client's properties, and many quality photos and slide-shows that they have used to promote the sale of their client's property. writes Steve Bachman, a REALTOR in Virginia.
Marketing is the key. How the agent promotes your home to the buyer and generates excitement about your property through effort, creativity and experience will result in a superior outcome.
Whats their track record? How effective are they? A good agent will show you how long past listings took to sell, compared to similar properties and they should focus on
The Focus should be on Customer Service. When you interview an agent for the job of selling your property, listen to the quality level of their questions. suggests Bachman. Is their presentation all about them and their wonder-fullness or do they make sure that their approach matches your needs and desires?
A Good Agent Will Ask.
1.Why you are selling?
2.When do you need to have the home sold by?
3.How much do you owe on the property?
4.Is there anybody else on the deed or mortgage besides you?
5.What upgrades have you made to the house?
6.How do you plan to make the property available for showing?
......You get the idea...
Selling your house takes time and preparation. You will need to stage your home, reduce clutter and make any necessary repairs before you list, so make sure you hire an agent who will match those efforts in their marketing. The fees of people who provide top level service are generally the same as those who take only 6 photos and stick a sign in the ground. says Bachman. So make sure you get a good agent to represent you.
Call a Metro Brokers professional to help you sell your home.