14 Questions to ask a Real Estate Agent
1) What is your guarantee? I guarantee quality service that will meet and exceed your expectations.
2) Do you personally answer all phone calls on the property? Yes, my husband is my assistance, we work as a team, any calls pertaining to listings are handled by me.
3) Can we cancel the listing if we're not happy? Absolutely, your satisfaction is more important to me than anything.
4) Do you return calls within 24 hours? Absolutely
5) May I see your personal Internet web site? www.foxmaui.com
6) What systems do you have in place that will keep you in constant contact with me during the listing and the transaction? We use a contact manager called Top Producer 7i, it is designed to organize and remind me of all activities pertaining to your listing and your escrow when the property sales.
7) Are you fully automated with your own personal computer, fax machine, copier, pager, voice mail, etc.? Absolutely, I have everything in my home office for constant contact as well as access to the same when traveling outside my home.
8) What is your average market time vs. other agents' average market times? I cant speak for other agents but if we price a property correctly my average sales time is within 90 to 120 days.
9) What professional designations do you have? I am a Broker I also hold the GRI (Graduate of Realtors Institute), ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) and e-PRO (Internet Professional) designations.
10) How can you give my home the advantage of the latest marketing strategies? With all the technology available to me, it allows me to go the extra mile for my clients, such as utilizing Virtual Tours.
11) How much time & money do you invest each year in professional training? Time is hard to calculate but on average I invest between $2-$3,000 yearly for education at a minimum.
12) Can you give me a list of your clients who have closed escrow and can I call them? Upon request I would be happy to provide contacts for you or check out the testimonials on my web site.
13) Why are you personally motivated to sell my condominium? I specialize in resort condominiums and feel I have the expertise and knowledge to market and promote your special property.
14) Why should I list with you rather than any other agent who is calling? Being a Condominium Specialist and living in a Condo myself, I have the
expertise to promote the unique lifestyle and benefits of maintenance free living. |