21 Questions to ask a Real Estate Agent before Hiring

1. Make sure the agent is punctual, has neat and tidy appearance, and is professional. You must have confidence in the agent and trust.

2. Do you have a marketing plan designed to get my home sold?

3. Will you provide me with a personal comparable market analysis (CMA) and not just computer printouts?

4. May I see your personal brochure or resume?

5. What other type of guarantees do you offer?

6. What type of brochure will you create on my home? Show me one of yours.

7. What is your guarantee that you will always return calls?

8. Are you thorough & complete when you load my listing on internet and news media?

9. How familiar are you with my area and my neighbourhood?

10. What systems do you have in place that will keep in constant contact with me during the listing and the transaction?

11. What is your point of difference to other agents? What do you do others don`t?

12. Can you produce a list of references of past clients who known you ?

13. Can I call them or email them right now?

14. Do you follow up on open homes and report the comments back to me?

15. How familiar are you with the homes currently for sale & recently sold in my neighbourhood?

16. Will you call me to discuss the past weeks activity and the plans for next week? When?

17. Are you personally involved at all times without using call centres to promote my property?

18. How many full time Agents do you have within your office to assist you with the sale of my property

19. May I see a copy of your business mission statement?

20. What can you suggest I do to help you sell my home?

21. Could you give me, reasons why I should list with you rather than the other Agent who is calling me?