What should you expect from an agent?

Selling a home is serious business. Do not make the mistake of mixing business with friendship unless you are certain your friend or relative is capable of representing your sale, capably and objectively. Loyalties are always important, but circumstances do change and past performance may not guarantee future performance. Check to see that the necessary ingredients to serve you well are still in place.

The Real Estate Professional:

• should work for a respected and reputable company.
• should be licensed to sell real estate, bonded and covered by required insurance.
• should be a realtor, that is, a member of the local multiple listing service.
• should work for you and your best interest, and disclose any conflicting interest to you.
• should have a marketing plan for your home that leaves little to chance.
• should have a marketing presentation that convinces you that their services  justify the commission they receive.
• should offer  more than just to put it on the MLS and put an occasional add in the paper.
• should  work for a company with a "800" Toll Free number national referral network.
• should be familiar with your area.

Since location of you home adds value to your home, how will your agent promote the location. Would a stranger recognize your sales agent to be an agent, even without introduction. How is he/she identifiable.

Does your salesperson have management and team support in their effort to sell your home.