15 Questions

Here are 15 powerful questions to ask an Real Estate Agent

  • Are you fully automated? (i.e.: personal computer, pager, cellular phone, internet). If so, how does this benefit me?
  • Do you have a full time personal assistant who is available if your agent is on holidays?
  • Will my calls be returned in a timely manner? Be specific.
  • May I contact some of your past clients to ask how they found the experience of working with you?
  • How will you determine the marketing price of our property?
  • How will I know what marketing is actually being done?
  • Will the property be marketed in Europe? If so, show me some of your ads.
  • Do you follow up on all showings of my property and report the comments (good or bad) back to me?
  • Do you pre-qualify prospective buyers?
  • What kind of experience/training do you have in negotiating?
  • Can you provide expert advice on my mortgage concerns?
  • How much of your business comes from referrals?
  • If I am unhappy with your service (for any reason), can I get out of our listing contract without hassle or cost?
  • What guarantees on your service do you offer?
  • As a client, how much am I worth to you?