Interview a real estate agent? Why? Aren't they all the same?
You are the employer and the real estate agent is your employee. You are hiring the agent to help you with your real estate needs.
As an employer, would you hire an employee just by looking at their resume? Of course not! You would want to interview the person before making a decision. Why would it be any different with a real estate agent? Don't real estate agents work for you to take care of your real estate needs?
When hiring a real estate agent, qualifications are important. However, to find a solid professional agent, you need to go beyond the resume, and into what makes an agent effective.
Here are 8 important questions to ask your agent:
1. Why did you become a real estate agent?
2. Why should I work with you?
3. What do you do better than other real estate agents?
4. What process will you use to help find me the right home for my particular wants and needs?
5. What are the most common things that go wrong in a transaction and how would you handle them?
6. What are some mistakes that you think people make when buyint their first home?
7. What other professionals do you suggest we work with and what are their credentials?
8. Can you provide me with references or testimonials from past clients?
The next time you meet with a real estate agent about selling and/or buying a home, remember that you are the employer and you are interviewing agents to see who would be best for the job. Buying and/or selling a home is an important and huge investment of your life. Hire an agent that you feel will get the job done and done right.
Nice post Brigita! I would be more than happy to answer any one of these questions, and more. Take care!
Kristin:
Great! So, when can we set up an appointment? LOL
Brigita
Great sound and solid advice Brigita.
Everytime I go on a listing appointment or meet buyers for the first time, I know I'm being interviewed. And for that reason, I'm always prepared with the answers to the questions you cited....as I'm certain you are too.
Craig:
I most certainly am prepared. As a matter of fact, I have an appointment with a couple this evening and I am ready.
Brigita
Brigita
Whenever I am holding an Open House I find that when I am talking to buyers that are not working with an agent, I generally cover the gist of those questions and more. I know when buyers come to Open Houses we are being interviewed all the time.
I am ready as well with the answers as well.
Good post.
Jayne:
It is so nice to see that many of the agents are prepared to answer the questions.
Have a great day!
Brigita