Important Questions to Ask an Agent

When you’re looking for someone to represent you in a real estate transaction, you need to find someone you can trust. You need to find someone that’s on your side, and someone that has your best interest at heart. To help with this process we’ve listed a few questions to consider when choosing an Agent to represent you.

• Do you have an active real estate license in good standing?
• How long have you been licensed as an agent?
• Why do you think I should list or buy with you?
• What professional designations do you hold? Are you a REALTOR?
• What party will you represent — the buyer or the seller?
• What services do you offer?
• Do you belong to an online homebuyer’s search service?
• Have you listed or sold in my neighborhood lately?
• How will you price or comp my home?
• How will you market or find my home?
• How will you keep in contact with me during the selling/buying process, and how often?
• What is your fee?
• Will you work with cooperating brokers?
• How will I know what is expected of me and when?

Important questions to ask yourself about the Realtor:

• Is the agent a good listener?
• Is the agent accessible?
• Is the agent part-time or full-time?
• Is the agent cooperative and enthusiastic, or rude and arrogant?
• Do you think you can have a good working relationship with the agent?

In the end it’s your choice, you should feel comfortable with the person representing you.  The right real estate professional can make the difference between a successful and positive real estate transaction.

Jim and Kathy are REALTORS specializing in foreclosures and REOs in Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and Queen Creek. To find out more about Arizona Real Estate contact Jim and Kathy at jimandkathy@allynassociates.com

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