Mahtomedi Mn School District 832 Ask a Realtor

7 things you should ask your REALTOR®

Ask your REALTOR® these 7 things before getting started 

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Not all agents are created equal – so whether you’re looking to buy or sell a house this coming year, there are a few things you’ll want ask your agent before you get started.
Experience
You deserve a real estate agent who has appropriate experience to represent your needs and interests.   Is your agent a licensed Realtor; are they a full-time agent working with a reputable company or is this something they do in their ‘spare’ time?  How many clients do they serve in a year?  Are they familiar with the area you’re looking at?  These kinds of questions will give you an idea as to how active your agent is in the real estate world. 
Fees
What are the agent’s standard commission rates and what are the other costs to expect in the process?  Home sellers generally pay the commission on the property (divided between the selling and buying agent) but even a percentage point difference in a commission rate can affect what you ultimately pay on the sale of your home, so it’s important to know that ahead of time.
Marketing
What plans does your agent have for marketing your home?  Effective real estate agents are also marketing professionals who use all possible channels to market and promote your property for sale.  Find out what they plan to do for your home.
Sales Price
On average, when the agent’s listings sell, how close is the selling price to the asking price?  Is this agent’s performance higher or lower than average? Their performance on this measurement will help you predict how high a price you will get for the sale of your home.
Sales Timing
On average, how long does it take for your agent’s listings to sell? Does this agent tend to sell faster or slower than average? Their performance on this will help you predict how long your home will be on the market before it sells.
The Financial Piece
Your agent should be knowledgeable about the financing process and mortgage loans options available to you. You should ask them about tax and insurance policies that may impact your purchase. Also ask about the agent’s experience making tough negotiations. Is your agent going to work hard to get you the best price on a home?


Yale Norwick
Wildwood Realty Mn
Mahtomedi Mn Realtors.
651-426-5232