Ten Questions To Ask Your Real Estate Agent

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Ten Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
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1. Are you a Realtor?
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The term Realtor can only be used by members in
good standing of the National Association of
Realtors, who have completed specialized training
and agreed to follow the NAR professional
practice standards and code of ethics.
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2. What other licenses or certifications do you
hold?
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While you are interviewing if they are with the
NAR and have state licensing, you should look for
additional licenses or certifications in
specialized areas.
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There are many specialized areas of training and
certification, including such niches as military
relocation, working with senior citizens, green
features, international transactions, and second
homes.
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3. How do you handle dual agency?
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Normally, one agent represents the buyer and one
represents the seller.
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If the listing agent represents the buyer as well
(what is called "dual agency") there is a
potential for conflict of interest.
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The agent's answer will give you a sense of the
agent's ethics.
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4. How many properties have you helped people buy
or sell in this neighborhood?
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Every neighborhood is slightly different, and an
in-depth knowledge of the specific neighborhood
is crucial.
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Every block and every building has its own
character and issues. Make sure the agent has
worked with properties in your general price
range and is familiar with them.
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5. Do you have someone who backs you up in case
of emergencies?
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Accidents, crises, and emergencies happen.
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If your agent gets sick or has a family emergency
at a time-sensitive point in negotiations, is
there a backup person ready to step in?
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6. How can I contact you?
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You want to be able to contact your agent easily,
and to ensure you have an agent that communicates
well with you.
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Is your agent comfortable with email? Text
messaging? Telephone?
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No one communication method is necessarily better
than others, but you want an agent who can work
with your preferred communication style and
technology.
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7. How do you use social media?
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Increasingly, agents helping sellers or buyers
need an active presence on social media to keep
up to date on the market, locate prospective
buyers or properties, and maintain a network of
fellow professionals.
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8. Do you know any good local contractors?
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Very few properties are absolutely perfect.
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Sellers may need to fix issues such as leaky
faucets, scuffed floors, or electrical issues to
clear inspection contingencies or buyers may want
to remodel.
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A good agent can help you find reliable
contractors on short notice.
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9. Can you give me names and contact information
of a few of your recent clients?
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A good agent should be able to name a few clients
who would be will to talk with you for a few
minutes about their experiences.
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10. Do you work part- or full- time as a real
estate professional?
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Though many skilled agents try to balance work
and family life, a full-time professional with
several active listings is more likely to be
up-to-date, knowledgeable, and efficient than
someone who only handles a few properties a month.
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We are real estate agents specializing in High
Rise Condos. We help literally hundreds of high
rise loft condominium buyers, sellers, renters
and landlords.
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You can reach us at [phone] or visit our
website at www.weknowurban.com
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Will Daly, Broker We Know Urban Realty, LLC 834 E
Claremont Street, No 3 Phoenix, AZ 85014 (480)
510-8755 Email Will_at_WeKnowUrban.com