What Should You Expect from Your Realtor?
You probably know that a REALTOR® does more than just post a
FOR SALE sign on your front lawn, or guide potential buyers
through your home. But how much more? What exactly will a
real estate agent do for you?
Taking the time upfront to understanding what you should
expect from your agent will help to reduce misunderstandings,
and make the selling process less mysterious and stressful.
You'll be able to anticipate what's going to happen next,
be prepared to ask the right questions along the way,
and be aware ofwhether your REALTOR® ismeeting expectations.
Typically, you should expect that a good real estate agent will:
• Explain the Listing Agreement to you. (This is your contract
with the real estate firm.)
• Describe the home selling process, and answer all your
questions and concerns.
• Prepare a realistic appraisal based on the expected market
value of your home,by comparing it to similar property sales
in your area.
• Provide you with advice on how to make your home more
appealing to potential buyers, especially during showings
and open houses.
• Create a comprehensive marketing plan to promote
your home.
• Screen enquiries, schedule appointments, and show your
home to potential buyers.
• Field offers from potential buyers, deal with counter-offers,
and negotiate the best terms and selling price possible for
your home.
• Help you throughout the entire selling process tomake it as
easy and stress-free as possible.
These services should be the minimum you expect from a good
agent. The best agents will actually do more. They will be there
for you in the weeks, months, and even years after the sale to
make sure everything continues to go smoothly in your newhome.