January is one of the busiest listing month’s of the year as many sellers consider getting their home on the market for the busy spring and summer selling season.
Considering only approximately 8% of Nashville agents sold more than 4 homes in 2022, finding the right real estate agent can make the difference between selling and not selling in 2023. Before you interview an agent, be sure to check out our 8 interview questions below.
If you look to buy a home in Nashville, you will likely hire a listing agent to help you find one. Many homeowners find it necessary to sell their home. The home selling process is unique for each individual home. Finding a real estate selling agent that can effectively market your home is vital if you want maximum value from your home sale. Also, observing when the home is placed on the market, the housing market shift, and discovering comparable homes for sale is significant. However, there are some things you should consider before you begin interviewing agents.
What You Need To Know Before You Start interviewing A Listing Agent
The first thing you need to know before hiring a realtor is whether they represent only sellers or both buyers and sellers. At The Polzel Group, our real estate team has an amazing team of realtors to guide you through the home selling experience. Before you hire a selling agent, here are 8 key questions you should ask your potential selling agent so you can make an informed decision on who is the best fit for listing your home on the market.
Questions To Ask Listing Agents
- How many reviews have you received, and what is your average rating?
- How much do you invest in online advertising and what is your personal marketing budget?
- How many buyer leads do you have in your database?
- How many homes have you sold in the last 12 months?
- What type of advertising do you do for brand recognition?
- How many agents work for your team?
- How many team members do you have? How many are agents? How many are on the admin side? How many are on the marketing side?
Questions about reviews and leads can give you information about the strength of a real estate business and the reputation of its real estate team in the community. Additionally, estate agencies market homes differently, and it will vary from real estate agency to real estate agency. Knowing the real estate agent’s process will guide your decision.
A real estate team can have many different individuals, and the more support your real estate agent has, the more focus they can put into getting your home sold. Housing market specialists and real estate experts that assist with the entire process, from closing agents to marketing teams, benefit the listing agents. The more help real estate agencies and their team have, the more free time the listing agents have to focus on selling your home.
Above all, as you speak with potential listing real estate agents, you should feel comfortable asking questions. Your listing agent should be open to offering information. It is important to remember that the home selling process can be complex, and many questions will arise as you sell your home. Stay informed and ask potential listing agents 8 questions listed above so you can make informed decisions for a smooth and quick home selling experience. Contact us here to schedule an appointment.
