The Best Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
Are you in the market for a real estate agent?
The relationship between you and your agent is very important. How well you communicate and work together can truly have an impact on the sale of your home and/or the purchase of a new one. Not to mention the experience that they bring to the table, their area of expertise and their overall approach to buying and listing in this current market.
To help you get started and take a strategic approach to finding the best real estate agent for you, here are some of the best questions to ask!
How Long Have You Been an Agent?
Asking about the experience a potential real estate agent brings to the table is completely acceptable and understandable. While everyone has to start somewhere, in real estate the number of years that an agent brings to the table can sometimes make or break your overall experience.
Not only will a more experienced realtor be able to anticipate or navigate certain situations, but they are also more likely to have established relationships with other local experts.
What is Your Service Area?
Whether you are looking to buy, list or invest, having a real estate agent who is experienced in your area is absolutely essential. They will have a better understanding of certain market trends, the characteristics of local neighbourhoods and are more likely to be available for a showing or meeting on short notice.
How Will You Market My Home?
In 2022, how your home is marketed can have a significant impact on the overall success of the sale. While traditional marketing does have its place in real estate, it’s important to ensure that your real estate agent is also taking a more modern, digital and proactive approach as well.
This could include using innovative marketing that utilizes photography, videography, social media, email marketing, and an overall digital marketing strategy.
May I Contact Your References?
As the old saying goes, good people know good people.
If a potential real estate agent is hesitant to share their references or get you in touch with a past client, this may be a big red flag. It’s important that you hear from homeowners or investors who have worked with this agent in the past, so that you can get a more personable and realistic understanding of what it’s like to work with them.
How Will You Communicate with Me?
Whether you are buying or listing, communication with your realtor is key.
Your real estate agent should be open to all forms of communication, from phone and video calls, to text messages, social media and email. By offering a number of ways to stay connected, it shows that your real estate agent is willing to go the extra mile and accommodate your individual needs.
The real estate market is competitive, to say the least. You should always be able to get in touch with your real estate agent, especially if time is of the essence!
What Sets You Apart from Other Realtors?
How your prospective real estate agent perceives themselves can tell you a lot about their business practices. It can also show you how much effort they put into creating a well-rounded and memorable experience for each and every one of their clients.
Some attributes to look for in a realtor can include:
They are personable, respectful and kind
They create an inclusive environment
They value the individual needs of their clients
They are easy to reach and communicate with
They have shown growth throughout their career
They are invested in your long-term success
An experienced real estate agent will likely have an understanding of what sets one realtor apart from another. If they truly want to create a memorable experience for their clients, build their business and create a strong reputation, your potential real estate agent will have a process in place and set of core values that truly helps to set them apart from the rest.
Contact Lisa Cox Real Estate Today
Whether you’re looking to purchase your very first home, downsizing to a condo or looking to expand to meet the needs of your family, our experts at Lisa Cox Real Estate can help. With 15+ years of experience, we can help you navigate real estate throughout the GTHA and beyond!
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