When you are looking for a Maryland real estate agent to help sell your property, it helps to get recommendations from people you know. John Day also suggests that you interview three real estate agents before you hire one.
Just so you know, John Day has decades of experience and a proven track record as an aggressive negotiator. If you need to sell your home fast in a tough market, you can call him.
Whether you consider only agents who have worked with people you know or you look for an agent on your own, you should still be prepared with questions to make certain that this working relationship can be productive.
Here are some of the questions you should ask a potential real estate agent:
- How long have you been a real estate agent? Where are you licensed?
- Can you provide references?
- What ideas do you have for selling my home?
- Do you use the internet as part of your marketing strategy?
- Have you recently sold a home that was similar to mine? Can you tell me about that experience?
- Do you have experience helping sellers in my situation (divorce, military move, short sale, relocation, etc.)?
- How do you/your company handle cancelled agreements?
- Do you do this full-time?
- How much will you charge me?
- How will I communicate with you (direct line, through an assistant, etc.)?
