If my years of experience on the
Brantford/Brant County Real Estate market have taught me anything, it’s that if you’re going to have a successful home sale, purchase or investment, then you need to work with the right agent. Selecting a real estate agent is far from easy, which I discussed in
my blog post a few weeks ago. An important part of finding the right professional to work with is knowing which questions to ask during the interview process. If you go about gathering the right information from each agent in the beginning, you’re more likely to find the one who you’ll work with best during the transaction.
As a
Brantford/Brant County Real Estate Agent, I think that it’s important to inform my community about which questions to ask a prospective real estate professional that you’re going to work with. Here are five of the most important inquiries to make during the interview process:
1. How do you determine the asking prices for your listings? The right real estate agent will take more than just comparatives into account. They will take the time to walk through your home and give an honest, thorough analysis of your property’s value based upon its individual features. They will use that, paired with comparable statistics, to come up with an asking price that’s the most fitting for your property.
2. How many transactions did you close last year? Keep in mind that the market has been a bit slow over the past few years, but you still want to hear about a closing or two. It will show that the professional has been active and busy during the slump. An active resume during rough times shows that not only are they good at their job but that they work hard to stay successful during a rough patch, both of which are qualities you’ll want in an agent.
3. How much of your business is based on working with buyers/sellers/investors? You want to make sure that you’re working with an agent who specializes in clients with the same needs that you have. If you’re an investor, you’ll want to work with an agent who works primarily with that demographic. This way, you’ll be more at ease knowing that the person who is handling your transaction is familiar with your needs and situation.
4. What sort of properties do you sell? If you’re an investor looking for a distressed property, then you’ll want to work with an agent who specializes in selling those kinds of homes. If you live in a luxury property, you’ll of course want to work with someone familiar with those kinds of listings. It makes sense because you’ll want someone intimately familiar with your particular property who will know what is required to sell it quickly.
5. How familiar are you with the local market? So many real estate agents in the
Brantford/Brant County area know about national and regional market statistics but know nothing about their own backyard specifically. You definitely want someone who is familiar with the local climate because they’ll know what you need to do to see results in a particular area.
These are the questions you will want to ask to get the information that you need to know about your
Brantford/Brant County real estate agent before hiring them. They’re all imperative to determining whether or not someone is the right fit for your housing needs. If you have any questions about selling, buying or investing in a
Brantford/Brant County home, don’t hesitate to
contact me! I’d be happy to give you some advice on getting started with your transaction. I hope to hear from you soon!
Wally Dufrat | Sales Representative
RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Inc. Brokerage
Over 525 Closings!
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