5 things to ask your Long Beach Real Estate Agent

You know often we are asked what people should ask a real estate agent before they hire them. People often choose a real estate agent because they are a friend, a referral, or they say someone they saw on a park bench. This is one of the biggest decisions in ones life so we recommend when choosing a Long Beach Real Estate you should ask a few questions to make sure you are trusting the right person. For today we will cover how to select the right listing agent. A listing agent is an agent who sells your home and may not be the best person to help you buy. For questions to ask a buying agent we will write a separate blog on that.

1. What kind of Guarantees do you have? - This is an important one. Agents should put something in that guarantees a level of service or a level of communication so that you know they will be held responsible. Remember you are paying them quite a bit of money. Remember if they Guarantee isn't in writing it doesn't exist.
2. What is the average Days on Market the homes you sell stay & how is that compared to the average agent? - Be wary if an agent can't answer this. You want an agent who is above average. If they are below average you could possibly get far less for your home than you might with someone else.
3. What is your marketing plan? - Make sure the agent has more than a 5 point marketing plan. You want to know the dollars you are paying are toward selling your home so make sure they give you a marketing plan that has some length to it.
4. Can I fire you at any time & will that be in writing? - Any agent who doesn't want to work under a little pressure shouldn't be your agent. DO NOT get stuck in a 6 month contract without a way out. Make sure it is in writing that you can fire them for any reason.
5. How many homes have you sold? - Make sure an agent has experience in selling homes. In fact if you are choosing an agent to sell your home it is preferred that they only work with sellers as in general that means they have help to find buyers. Find someone who is specialized.

Next time we will give you the questions to ask your buying agent so you get the home at the right price!