Selling Step 2: Get a qualified REALTOR® When You Sell Your Austin Home
We, at Sutter Team Real Estate, hope that you will give great consideration to allowing us to assist you through the home selling process. We have a proven track-record of experience, knowledge, and service. Our results speak for themselves.
What Should You Ask a REALTOR® Looking to Sell Your Home?
In some cases, sellers elect to meet with only one REALTOR® while others meet with several. If you are considering multiple Realtors®, we hope you will compare our competitors with what we can provide. To learn more about our services, please visit: Why Use Us?
Whatever your preference, there are a number of questions you will want to ask, including:
- What services do you offer?
- Do you work alone or with a team or partner? What will your role in the sales process be and what will their roles be?
- What type of representation do you provide? Texas has different forms of representation: some real estate agents represent buyers, some represent sellers, some facilitate transactions as a neutral party, and in some cases, different agents in a single firm may represent different parties within a transaction.
- What is your track record?
- What is your market knowledge?
- What kind of professional network do you have?
- What are your certifications/designations?
- What experience do you have in my immediate area?
- In the current market, how long should my home remain listed to get the highest possible price? Because all homes are unique, some will sell faster than others. Several factors can impact the amount of time a home remains on the market, including changing interest rates and local economic trends.
- How would you price my home? Ask about recent home sales and comparable properties currently on the market. If you speak with several real estate agents and their price estimates differ, that's OK, but be sure to ask how their price opinions were determined and why they think your home would sell for a given value.
- How will you market my home? At listing presentations, real estate agents provide a detailed summary of how they market homes, what marketing strategies have worked in the past and which marketing efforts may be effective for your home. Ask your agent which media they use, e.g., Web, flyers, real estate papers, open houses, etc.
- Will I be able to get an unconditional release from the listing agreement if for some reason I decide not to sell? A listing agreement is a contract that shows the real estate agent’s obligations and outlines the terms under which your home is being made available for sale. Although the length of the listing agreement negotiable, a 90 day term is common.
What Should You Expect When Working with a REALTOR® to Sell Your Home?
Once your home is listed with a REALTOR®, she or he will immediately begin to market your home according to the most appropriate conventions for your community.
Your REALTOR® should keep you informed as the marketing process unfolds and as expressions of interest are received. In time, the marketing plan may be modified to reflect buyer reactions and changes in the marketplace.
REALTORS® will also help you find any lawyers, inspectors or other professionals needed for your real estate transaction. Your agent will help you understand, evaluate, write and deliver offers and counteroffers.
At Sutter Team Real Estate, our expertise and experience is a valuable resource in the complex undertaking of selling a home. We are there to help you every step of the way.
