16 Interview Questions to Ask Your Realtor

Real estate agents are all independent contractors and each of them runs his/her business differently. Two agents that work for the same brokerage may do things very differently. 

Picking the right agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. There are very specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. Many agents would prefer that you don’t ask these questions, because the knowledge you will gain from their honest answers will give you a very good idea of what outcome you can expect from using this agent. And let’s face it - in real estate, as in life - not all things are created equal. Hiring a real estate agent is like any hiring process - with you on the boss’ side of the desk. It’s critical that you make the right decision about who will handle what is probably the single largest financial investment you will ever make. You should ask your agents the following questions…….

#1 Could you send me some information about yourself? You can often get a good idea of which agents are the most professional by looking at their promotional materials. If their own materials aren’t professional, how well are they going to market your home?

Track how long each agent takes to respond to your request and how quickly they follow up. If they don’t respond efficiently to your listing requests, imagine how they’ll handle potential home buyers.

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