What to ask Your New Real Estate Agent

If you’re listing your home for sale or are looking for the perfect home for your family in the Wellesley real estate market, the best step you can take is to work with an experienced real estate agent.

Right now, this market is moving very fast and many homes are selling in a matter of days. As a seller, this means it is important that you work with an agent who can help you price your home competitively and close the sale. If you plan on buying in the next few months, you’ll need professional representation to help you put together an offer that is likely to be accepted. 

You and your agent can be the perfect team, making either the buying or selling process easier. To make that relationship work, here are a few questions you should ask your agent as you start working together.

What are Current Trends Like? 

Your agent can tell you about current market trends and help you understand what you need to do, as a buyer or seller, to be successful. When you know what current trends are like, you can make better decisions and your agent can help you come up with a plan that will work for you.

How do you Price Homes?

A professional real estate agent will know how to price your home just right so it will attract interest and even so buyers will bid the price higher, so you’ll get what your home is worth, or even more. Be sure to talk to your agent about how she prices homes so you will understand her process and how it will benefit you.

How do you plan to Market my Home?

When you work with an agent, he will take care of listing and marketing your home to generate interest and get more offers. Talk to your agent about his plan for marketing your home so that you’re on the same page and you understand what will be involved.

What Homes match my Needs?

If you’re looking for a home, you want to know as soon as possible when your agent knows about homes that might match your needs. Ask your new agent if he is familiar with the local area and what options you should pursue. When you start talking about this right away the entire process will move more quickly.

How will you negotiate on my Behalf?

When you work with a professional agent, you will be working with a professional negotiator. It’s a good idea to talk to your agent about how she negotiates with sellers and how she plans to work with you through the process. This conversation can also help you tell your agent about what kinds of things you are willing to negotiate on and what kinds of things you aren’t. 

Current market conditions are favorable for both buyers and sellers. Things are moving fast and it’s more important than ever that you work with an experienced, local real estate agent.

Asking your agent these questions will help you work together as a team so you’ll sell your home quickly or find the perfect new house for your family. You can find out more about working with a real estate agent on the Christine Norcross & Partners website.

To find or list a Wellesley home for sale, contact Christine Norcross at 781-929-4994. We’re ready to help you make the buying or selling process easier. You can also “like” us on Facebook for more information about current market trends.