For a home seller, choosing a real estate professional is no small task. Especially as the housing market experiences change, it’s important to work with an agent who is trustworthy, experienced, and committed to their clients’ real estate goals.
Some may wonder if it’s necessary to work with a real estate agent at all. The National Association of REALTORS® found that homes sold “for sale by owner” – or FSBO – typically sell for less money than the selling price of other homes.
Why make the process more complex when working with an agent can make it easier? To help make it as smooth as possible – and for a chance at getting the greatest return on investment – seek out a qualified professional who can share their acquired knowledge, aid in an efficient transaction, and negotiate when needed.
Consider these tips for finding a compatible agent to represent the sale of a home.
Research their reputation
Does a prospective agent have a strong online presence? And do their reviews reflect the experiences of recent clients?
Working with a real estate professional who has a trustworthy reputation can help alleviate the jitters associated with the home-selling process, especially in a heightened market. According to American shoppers, RE/MAX is the brand with the #1 Most Trusted Real Estate Agents* in the U.S.
Meet in-person
Meeting face-to-face can help determine compatibility between an agent and a prospective seller. Sellers can identify if their personalities, values, and communication styles align.
This can also serve as an opportunity to ask critical questions. How often will a client hear from their agent? Will the agent be easily accessible by phone, text or email? In any market, but especially one experiencing change, it’s essential to have strong lines of communication across an agreeable channel.
Asking a prospective agent important questions specific to the property – like how they plan on marketing the home – can help dictate their style of conducting business. RE/MAX agents have access to top-tier exclusive marketing tools that help clients’ listings stand out among the rest, including attention-grabbing templated videos, social media graphics, brochures, and more.
Look for experience
The number of years an agent has been in the business is a good indicator of the different types of housing markets in which they’ve conducted real estate business. But RE/MAX agents of all tenure take advantage of a wealth of resources that help them perform at their best. In addition, consider an agent’s portfolio of homes they’ve sold to determine their level of experience with comparable homes.
It’s a fact – RE/MAX Associates have more real estate sales experience than other real estate agents.
Ready to make a move? Find a qualified real estate professional nearby.
*Voted most trusted Real Estate Agency brand by American shoppers based on the 2022 BrandSpark® American Trust Study.
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Written by LEAH CURTIS
