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Agent Selection Checklist
CataList Homes has created this checklist to assist home buyers in choosing a competent and professional agent. Print this checklist and ask the right questions.
| How long have they been selling? |
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| How many homes did your agent sell last year? |
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| Of these, how many times did they represent the Seller? |
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| Is the agent full time? |
Yes / No |
| What specific technologies is the agent using on your behalf? |
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| How long has the agent lived in the community? |
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| What is the agent's commission expectation? |
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| Will the agent support your decision to purchase a property for sale by owner? |
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| Is commission a factor when deciding which homes to show? |
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| Will the agent show you ALL homes for sale? |
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| Do you feel confident that the agent will represent your interests? |
Yes / No |
| Is this person who you really want to represent your home and your family? |
Yes / No |
| Pushy salespeople are going to be very stressful to work with for the next three months or so. Go on to the next interview if you're not happy. Always check at least two references! |
| How do you plan to report to me new listings that hit the market? |
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| What is your plan to show me homes for sale before they hit the market? |
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| Will I have access to all of your market data online and offline (available homes and comps)? |
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How will access be given?
| ___ | Access to agents Web site with searchable database |
| ___ | Email updates of new listings and recently sold properties(part of the new MLS system) |
| ___ | Telephone updates of new listings |
| ___ | Fax new listings |
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| How do you track and manage the sale process? |
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Note: It is advisable to sign an agency agreement with a Realtor. These agreements protect your Realtor from losing income when working on your behalf. You will find real estate agents work harder for people that are loyal customers. Loyalty is a two way street. Your agent will have a legal responsibility to represent your best interests under the agency agreement.
You should make sure your Realtor show you all homes for sale, not just ones that earn them the most commission.
Remember there is a big difference between good and bad buyer agents. Find pre-screened buyer agents in your market area by using our Buyer Agent Hall of Fame. We do not seek compensation from these agents. They appear on this site because we have done business them in the past, and we recommend them without bias.
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PRINT THIS OUT AND SAVE IT FOR THE NEXT TIME YOU INTERVIEW A REALTOR.
YOU'RE IN CONTROL! DEMAND THE BEST. |
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