What questions do you ask your potential real estate agent?

Are you looking to buy or sell your home?  If yes, your first step is to find an honest and knowledgeable real estate agent!

Some agents work on a team and others work on their own. A team approach such as the “Mark Lesses Team” has many advantages.  The Mark Lesses Team has four members, and together provide a wealth of experience to their clients.  Even though you may work with one agent from the team, the genius of the team approach is that each agent is backed by the whole team. This is a huge advantage to you as a buyer or seller because you are the recipient of a breadth of knowledge, experience, and support from the team.

When looking for an agent or a team, be sure to ask questions about
the process. Here are some potential questions:

* Is the agent knowledgeable about the market?  Are they good at
explaining the market conditions to you?

* Do you feel comfortable working with the agent? Does the agent look
you in the eye?  Does he or she seem trustworthy?

* What is his or her (or the team’s) negotiation experience?

* Is the agent assertive? Pushy? Passive?

The bottom line is when you are getting serious about about buying or selling your largest investment, you want to make sure that your agent is working in your best interests.  After all, in the length of time it takes to sell your home or to purchase a new property, your agent will fill many roles (consultant, negotiator, friend, and believe it or not, therapist).  Doesn’t it make sense to choose a real estate agent you trust?

Written by: Laurie Crane, The Mark Lesses Team      Laurie@marklesses.com