INTERVIEWING
A REALTOR: How to Find THE "Right" ONE for You
When
it comes to serious decisions that impact your life, like buying
or selling Real Estate, authentic communication and teamwork is
a MUST. Here is a valuable tool you can use to assess a REALTOR®
in terms of establishing a mutually beneficial working relationship.
Rate responses from 1 to 5 (1 = So-So and 5 = Super). Then add
up the total. The Realtor® you choose should have at least
70 points!
1.How
do you like the Real Estate business? What do you like most about
it?
2.Are
you a REALTOR® member of the Board of REALTORS? And full-time
Broker/agent?
3.Tell
me a little bit about your background in Real Estate.
4.What
can you tell me about your office? (Office size is a matter of
personal preference. Some folks feel that they need the depth
and scope of services a large office provides. Others think that
they'll get more personal attention in a small office.)
5.Whom
do you represent? (It is IMPORTANT to know whom your agent represents
at all times!)Do you have a brochure to explain the Law of Agency?
6.What
can you offer me as my Agent/Broker?
7.Do
you specialize in any market areas/geographical areas?
8.Do
you have time/will you make time to accommodate my schedule?
9.During
the process of buying/selling how and when will you work with
me?
10.I’ve
told you something about my buying/selling needs…What is
your understanding of what I need? (Has the agent listened to
what you say?)
11.Tell
me about your marketing and advertising program.
12.Are
you a Member of the MLS System? Will my home be listed on the
Multiple List?
13.Do
you provide computer-based consulting and analysis? AND how does
this work?
14.Do
you have a personal/ office website? .or both? How familiar with
the Internet are you? Can you set up virtual tours?
15.Do
you work with REALTOR.com? Do you have national market coverage?
16.Will
you hold an open house for other agents? (Most professional agents
don't hold open houses for the public because statistically open
houses do not attract serious buyers.)
17.Do
you provide a professional sign?
18.Can
you refer me to an attorney to prepare all legal documents? (LAW
in North Carolina)
19.What’s one of your favorite Real Estate stories?
20.
What's your overall impression of my situation?…
TOTAL _______
You can only select one Realtor®; i.e. can only sign a contract
with one! So use this ?questionnaire, and pick THE Realtor®
for YOU.
All
the Best,
janeAnne, REALTOR in the Appalachians near Asheville
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