15 Questions to Ask before you List with a Real Estate Agent

• What is your guarantee?
• Are you a member of Real Estate Institute?
• Does your agency have the highest profile for your area?
• Can we cancel the listing if we're not happy?
• Do you have a personal assistant?
• Does your agency have the highest percentage of residential sales in your area?
• Do you list my property on the Internet?
• What systems do you have in place that will keep you in constant contact with me during the listing and the transaction?
• Are you fully automated with your own personal computer, FAX machine, copier, pager, voice mail etc?
• What is your average market time vs. other agents' average market time?
• What professional qualifications do you have?
• I want to give my home the advantage of the latest marketing strategies. How much time and money do you invest each month in professional training?
• Can you give me a list of your clients who have sold properties through you and can I call them?
• Why are your personally motivated to see my house?
• Why should I list with you rather than any other agent who is calling?