Wise clients know negative impacts of working with any off-the-street real estate agent. Therefore, it is highly suggested to interview a few individuals before hiring final candidate. Good real estate agents live among us; they are not aliens coming from some other planet. Said that, it is quite easy to interview a real estate agent, you just have to keep some basics in mind.
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Top 34 Questions to Ask to Your Real Estate Agent: Dean Graziosi Explains What Your Should Ask Your Real Estate Agent
1. Top 34 Questions to Ask to Your Real Estate Agent:
Dean Graziosi Explains What Your Should Ask Your Real Estate Agent
Wise clients know negative impacts of working with any off-the-street real estate agent. Therefore, it
is highly suggested to interview a few individuals before hiring final candidate. Good real estate
agents live among us; they are not aliens coming from some other planet. Said that, it is quite easy to
interview a real estate agent, you just have to keep some basics in mind.
According to Dean Graziosi, smart clients search for excellent real estate agents. Wise real estate
agents are also in search of good and reliable clients. Therefore, next time when you are asking
questions to a real estate agent, keep in mind that the agent might be also asking counter questions to
you. According to Dean Graziosi, only wise and professional agents will interview their clients.
So if you feel your agent is asking you questions, never be offended. Whereas, if you feel the agent is
not asking you anything, in fact he is trying to pursue you, beware, as he/she might be fake or too
lazy to carry out the deal successfully.
Experience:
Some agents working from twenty years repeat same mistakes. Some agents of twenty years work in
dedicated way. Nevertheless, this does not mean that experience never counts. However, you must
not rely on experienced agents completely. Here are some questions that will help you.
1- How long have you been in the business?
2- Who is your mentor?
3- Do you have any competent degree?
4- Do you have taken more advanced training?
2. Average List Price to Sale Price Ratio:
Average ratio of the agent tells much about his performance. A good buyer's agent should be able
to negotiate buyer's price whereas a good listing agent should be able to keep negotiation price close
to the list price. Following questions will help you determine average ratio of the agent.
5- What is your average list price to sale price ratio? (For buyer it must be less than 99%)
6- What is your average list price to sale price ratio? (For seller it must be as close to 100% as
possible)
Marketing Plan:
As a real estate agent, he/she must have proper planning and strategic ideas for marketing. Make
sure that the agent brings something new for every individual client.
For Seller:
7- How will you sell my home? (Any specific idea)
8- State pros and cons of mail campaign
9- Ask for modes of advertisement
10- Do you use online as well as offline modes?
11- Ask for samples (of flyers, emails, signage, and virtual tour)
12- Ask about online marketing strategy.
For Buyer:
13- Ask about search methods
14- How do you hunt new properties?
15- How many homes can you show me?
16- How long does it take to purchase a home?
17- Are there any other competent buyers?
18- Do you have multiple offers? If yes, how do you deal with them?
19- Do you present offers yourself?
References:
Ask for references, as references can help you understand quality of work. Ask the agent:
3. 20- To show reference
21- Ask if any of the referenced individual is related to the agent
22- Ask about contact numbers
23- Ask if you can contact the references
Things That Make Agent Stand Out:
If you want to know most positive attributes of an agent, ask her following questions:
24- What makes you different from others?
25- Are you analytical?
26- Can you negotiate with other party?
Documents:
A good real estate agent must have all of his/her documents genuine and complete.
As a seller:
27- Ask for agency disclosure
28- Listing Agreement
29- Seller disclosures
As Buyer:
30- Agency disclosure
31- Purchase agreement
32- Buyer disclosures
Miscellaneous:
33- How much do you charge?
34- Could you help me find other professionals?
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