If selling, ask the Utah County Real Estate agent how he or she
would establish a price. Request a
Comparative Market Analysis,
also called a CMA, which shows the market value of similar
homes in the area that are for sale or have recently sold.
Here are some great Realtor interview questions when hiring
a Utah County Realtor:
Realtor Interview Question #1: How Long Have You Been
Selling Homes?
Do you want a new agent without the financial
ability or marketing strategy to sell your home?
Ask how long the Utah County Real Estate agent has been licensed
and how many buyers and sellers
he or she has helped. While time is not the most important
factor, it may demonstrate experience. Paul Teasdale has
been selling homes full time since 1995 and has sold over
1,100 homes in Utah County. We have 1,500 Realtors in Utah
County. We estimate that less than 1% of the Realtors in Utah County have
sold over 1,000 homes. This is an important Realtor
interview question.
Realtor Interview Question #2: What is Your
List-Price-to-Sales-Price Ratio?
Knowing the agent's average ratio speaks
volumes. Excluding sizzling seller's markets, a good buyer's
agent should be able to negotiate a sales price that is
lower than list price for buyers. A competent listing agent
should hold a track record for negotiating sales prices that
are very close to list prices. The Utah County Real Estate
market has been fluctuating over the past few years. Ask
Paul what his current list price to sale price ratio current
is.
Realtor Interview Question #3: What is Your
Best Marketing Plan?
This is a great question! Please carefully
compare Team Teasdale's marketing plan to anyone. You will
find we provide more internet marketing than any Utah County
real estate brokerage. We spend alot of time and effort on
selling each home we list. In fact, we get our clients more
money and better terms. We are very dedicated to our clients
needs. Feel free to review our
Utah County Real Estate Marketing Plan.
Realtor Interview Question #4: Will You
Provide References?
If selling, ask the Utah County Real Estate agent how he or
she would
market your home in Utah County. Understand that
some agents may prefer to first tour your property
and then put together a comprehensive customized
marketing plan to present at a later meeting. But if
he or she can't suggest a single strategy when
asked, you might consider
interviewing other candidates.
Ask the Utah County Real Estate agent how often you should expect
to hear from him or her. Know how and when you will
communicate to avoid unrealistic expectations. Pay attention
to office hours and whether you'll be invited to
stay in
touch via a cell phone
or e-mail.
Ask about designations. Interest in continuing education is
a strong indicator of motivation and professionalism.
Paul Teasdale has four designations check out his
Real Estate Resume.
Pay attention to the agent's listening skills. Does he or
she cut you off before you've finished a sentence? There's
nothing worse than looking at houses you have no interest in
because the real estate agent has not listened carefully to
your needs, or having your home on the market too long
because it's priced incorrectly and the wrong buyers are
being targeted.
Ask the Utah County Real Estate agent what his or her fee structure
is. Does he or she require a percentage of the sales price
or work for a flat fee? Will the agent be paid
another way?
If you are unsatisfied with a prospect's plans or
personality, thank him or her for taking the time to meet
with you and repeat the process with another
Utah Real
Estate Agent. It can be time-consuming, but it's
worthwhile. Once you've found the right Utah
County Real
Estate agent to represent you, hold up your end of
the relationship and hire that Realtor. Be sure to
ask many Realtor interview questions when you are
considering hiring a Realtor.
