Finding the Right Selling Agent

One of the first and most important steps you will take to sell your home if finding the right real estate agent for the job. Your first thought may be to use the same person that helped you buy your first house. That may be a good choice but before you settle on him or her, make sure that the agent is the right person to sell with as well as to buy with.

Look for Experience

You want to work with an agent who has had success with selling other homes, especially those in your area. If so, that person will know the current market and what prices other homes in your neighborhood are bringing. While he or she can do the research, the information will be more accurate and timely when comparing other houses.

Look at Reputation

It doesn’t take long for any professional to get a bad reputation, but it can take some time to establish a good one. Ask around and find out what others have to say about the agent you are considering. Someone should be able to tell you of personal experience.

Look for Local

An agent that is local to your area is essential. Not only can that person provide better information, they can give more details to buyers’ agents. A local real estate agent can tell others about the schools, the neighborhood and other details that someone not familiar with the location won’t know. It is those details that can make a buyer decide he or she wants the house and help your home sell faster.

Look for Someone Current

With more people looking online when they buy homes, you want your agent to be comfortable with the internet. He or she should have a strong online presence and know how to use social media and other online marketing techniques to his or her advantage. Check out other listings by the agent and see how they are being marketed. The homes should look appealing and you should see postings of them on social media sites as well as the typical realtor sites.

Consider Personality

Since you will be working closely with your agent for the next few weeks or months, you want someone that you can get along with. You want to be able to be upfront and honest with that person, and you want him or her to do the same with you. Having a positive, professional relationship with your real estate agent is essential to help your house sell fast and for the most money.

If you are ready to sell your home, contact me and we can meet to see if we are a good team.