Most home sellers contact agents who are experienced, knowledgeable, and have sold multiple homes in their neighborhood. However…
Through my 40 year journey as a realtor and hundreds of pre-listing appointments, I understand that for a homeowner to determine exactly which questions to ask is no easy task. To that end, I offer you the following questions as a guide to assist you in finding a top-performing, service-focused real estate agent, as well as how I answer these questions when asked:
1. Who will I be interacting with on a regular basis, and who will respond to inquiries about my property?
I answer ALL my calls myself. Clients, buyer agents and independent buyers speak directly to me for all matters, the only exception is appointment scheduling for inspections. My trusty assistant handles organizational tasks to maximize the time I am available for clients and to respond to listing inquiries. You will not be bounced around between a “team of agents”. You will interact with me throughout the entire sales process.
2. What kind of response time can I expect to calls, emails and texts? Not just messages from me as the home seller, but also inquiries from perspective buyers?
Real estate is not a 9 to 5 job, and good realtors know they must be “on call” nearly all the time. I am available from early in the morning until late at night, 7 days a week via phone, email and text. It is my primary goal to respond to most inquiries within minutes, and all within one hour unless I am in an appointment. If you copy my assistant, and I happen to be with a client, she will either answer your question or let you know when I will be free to respond.
3. How does the agent deal with unexpected and/or difficult situations and negotiations?
Past clients often joke that nothing rattles me. The truth is, after 22 years in real estate, there is rarely a situation that I haven't encountered before. I've seen it all and I know how to calmly address any possible crisis. Often, I will be able to give you a few options on how we could proceed.
4. How will the agent respond to buyer agents when they call with questions after seeing my home? Do most buyer agents think the agent initially prices a home too high, too low or just right? What is the agent’s negotiating style when an offer is presented?
I have worked very hard over my career to network with other agents and maintain an excellent reputation within my industry. When buyer agents see my name on a listing, they know the property will be in optimal condition and will be priced fairly. Agents look forward to showing my listings – I make it easy for them to access me, and I negotiate fairly and respectfully. In addition, I provide highly detailed listing materials that provide all the data needed to craft a strong offer for their client.
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FHA loans allow individuals who may not qualify for a conventional mortgage obtain a loan, especially first time home buyers. These loans offer low minimum down payments, reasonable credit expectations, and flexible income requirements.
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