Selecting the Right Agent to List Your Home
Here are some selection tips to consider before listing your home with just any real estate agent. Look for real estate signs in your area and find out who is actvely marketing your neighborhood. Type in the agents name into google and see if they rank high in google's opinion. Read any relative articles about or by the agent. Once you have several candidates, interview them and select the person who meets your criteria.
Considerations During Your Interviews:
- What is the agent's reputation and experience in your local area?
- Is the affiliated real estate company reputable?
- Is the Agent full-time or part-time?
- How many transactions has the agent completed in the past 12 months?
- Ask for references and call them to make sure they are valid.
- Compare marketing plans for selling your home.
- Compare suggested listing prices and ask how they were calculated.
- Compare the commission rate of each agent to the service they will provide.
- Compare the length of the required listing agreement periods.
- Will the agent have time to focus on your listing?
- Will th agent's communication style work with yours?
The Home Selling Process:
FSBO vs. Listing with an Agent
Selecting the Right Agent to List Your Home
Preparing Your House for Market
Open House Preparation Checklist
Escrow for Sellers & Buyers
Escrow Flowchart
The Title Company's Role
Lender Assistance to the Seller
Disclosures in Real Property Transactions
The Appraisal
Inspection & Home Warranty
Federal & State Withholding Regulations
Capital Gains
Closing Costs
Moving Checklist
Glossary of Terms
