Picking the correct estate agent is often determined by the questions that you ask and making sure to make the right enquires can place you in a far stronger position.
Those who wish to sell your home fast should make sure that they root out the lacklustre from the quality. This can ensure that they pick the right person for the job and the house is sold on their terms.
Time
Asking the estate agent how long they have worked in the business gives you a good idea of the basic quality that you can expect. You ideally want the people selling your home to be established, and though there are numerous great newcomers out there, do you want experience or a risk?
Price
The pricing of your home should be dependent on how quickly you want to sell it and how it will garner offers for your property. Talk to the estate agent of your ideal scenario and then ask him to price a home to that effect.
Sale Average
Understanding how long it takes to sell a property on average gives you a good idea of what to expect. Ask the estate agent what the average time for a sale in the neighborhood is.
Competition
There will most likely be competition out there, competing for the same market you are and asking the estate agent about this should herald a detailed answer. They need to know the competition to place your house in the running for a sale – so make sure they know some information.
Services
Ask the estate agent what price they would charge for the services at hand. Estate agents usually charge between 1-3% and this is often to be negotiated.
Qualifications
Ask the estate agent if they are qualified and if they are members of a professional group or union that represents them.
Viewings
Ask the estate agent if they will be present during viewings or if the home owner does them. It’s ideal to have the estate agent take care of this area as statistics show a higher likelihood of sale from a professional showing.
Advertisement
There are so many means of advertisement and you need to know that the estate agent is up with the latest trends and advertising information. Ask if they use social media, data bases and other modern day advertising mediums.
Fails
Asking the number of properties that follow through gives you a good idea of the chances you have for success. As a guide 20% is a good marker.
Contingency
Does the estate agent have a contingency plan if the home sale does not go through quickly? Are there things he can do to push it along should it seem to stick around the market? Ask, most good estate agents will have a plan B.
