How To Hire A Listing Agent
Buyers buy homes based on location, location, location. Sellers should hire their listing agents based on reputation, reputation, reputation. This is a business decision which involves selling one of your most valuable assets in the world. Here are some sample questions to ask candidates:
- What is your average sales-to-list price ratio? If the agent doesn’t know this, it’s like a professional baseball player not knowing his batting average.
- How many years of full-time real estate experience do you have?
- How many years of experience do you have in Western Suburbs real estate?
- What is your annual sales volume? High sales volume can translate into synergistic opportunities for you.
- Do you have a team? Why? Why not?
- Are your responsibilities focused solely on your clients or do you own/manage a real estate office?
- What is your ranking in your real estate agency franchise?
- What is your educational background?
- What specialized training do you have?
- What is your real estate marketing plan?
- Who covers for you when you’re off work?
