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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
Step 1, set up an appointment to see the house. If they don't show up on time, no deal. After we walk through the house with them my question is simple - how much can you sell this house for, what is that number based on, and what process will you follow to do so? Because the biggest value of a selling agent is the listing, I want to hear how they will go about creating the ad and listing the house.
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Ignore the open house answer as very few homes are sold at open house. The agent should have a very solid marketing plan that includes sending information to other agencies. Ask if they keep the listing in house for a period of time before cooperating with other agencies (some companies do that) Understand what duty the agent will be acting under. AVOID dual agency because at that point the agent is only a paper shifter and a high paid one at that. You want the agent representing only you in the transaction. A good agent should be able to pull comps on your home from their phone or Ipad to base their estimated sale price upon. Ask each agent what the average marketing time is from list to sell. Don't list with the person who shows you the highest estimated selling price unless they have EXCELLENT like kind transactions to back up that price. Many agents will throw a high number to get you to list then as weeks pass by without an offer they'll come to you and suggest a lower price. Ask if the agent only works with Pre Approved buyers (not pre-qualified)