Seller information
What to look for in a Listing Agent
When interviewing a listing agent many sellers focus on commission first and sometimes only. A seller should ask at a minimum the following questions:
- What is your experience in the Real Estate Business? / How long have you been an agent?
- What level of license do you hold? Sales Agent, Associate Broker, or Broker?
- Do you sell Real Estate full time or part time?
- What percentage of commission do you charge?
- What percentage of commission do you split with the cooperating agent?
- Will you represent a buyer (Dual Disclosed Agency) in the sale of my property?
- What type of marketing do you do and do you have a marketing plan?
- Does your company have a website and is it marketed?
- Will my listing be in the MULTIPLE LISTING SYSTEM?
- What experience do you have with the area and this type of Real Estate?
- Who will show my home and will I get notice that they are coming?
- Do you use a lock box or keep keys at the office?
- Will buyers be pre-approved before they see my property?
- What are the pros and cons to having an open house at my property?
- What percentage of commission do you charge?
These questions will certainly help to make the final decision of whether or not to hire a Real Estate Broker a little easier, but every seller needs to have a good feeling about the personality and professionalism of the broker they hire.
Developing a Successful Selling Strategy
It takes a well-organized and solid strategy to sell a home, and that is why choosing the right agent and agency is so important. From assessing the condition of your home and evaluating it from a buyer’s perspective to providing you with in-depth local market knowledge, there are many steps we will take together to help you reach your goal. When you are ready to list your home, we can suggest the best time to put it on the market or refer contractors to help with any prep work that may be required to make your home “show ready.” Selling your home is as important us as it is to you.
Knowing the Market and Pricing it Right
Our local knowledge of the marketplace coupled with our investment in you and your individual needs will help us develop the right pricing strategy for you. We will combine our comprehensive knowledge of the local area, South Portland and beyond, with the latest technology to create a personalized comparative market analysis (CMA) to help you understand the market and make the right decisions as you make the plan for selling your home. And once we get your home on the market, we will keep you up-to-date throughout the sales process. That's our promise to you
Online.Everywhere
Not only will we leverage our in-person network of agents and potential buyers to sell your home, but we will also implement a comprehensive digital strategy. Your home can be featured on the major real estate websites where buyers are looking, including Zillow, Realtor.com and more—ensuring more qualified buyers see your property. Selling your home will be our top priority.
