{"id":20341,"date":"2023-02-02T11:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T11:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eazaerealty.com\/?p=20341"},"modified":"2023-03-24T15:48:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T11:48:50","slug":"how-to-find-a-good-real-estate-agent-to-sell-your-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eazaerealty.com\/ar\/how-to-find-a-good-real-estate-agent-to-sell-your-property\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Find A Good Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Property"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking about selling your property? You might want a great Real Estate agent on your side. But what is the best way to find a really good Real Estate agent? The process can be complicated. You want the person you choose to have your best interest in mind, along with the expertise to help you sell your property quickly and for top price.
\nMost sellers find their agent in one of four ways \u2014 via a referral<\/strong> from someone they know and trust<\/strong>, by using the same agent who helped them buy previously, by using reviews or online search tools, or by seeking out an agent they\u2019ve met in the community or at a networking event.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s where today\u2019s sellers find their Real Estate agents, according to most recent surveys:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2981 Referral: 31 percent of sellers
\n\u2981 Past experience: 23 percent
\n\u2981 Someone they know from the community: 13 percent
\n\u2981 Real Estate website or app: 9 percent
\n\u2981 Open house: 5 percent
\n\u2981 Contact info on a for-sale or open-house sign: 5 percent
\n\u2981 Referral from another agent or broker: 3 percent
\n\u2981 Search engine: 3 percent
\n\u2981 Social networking website or app: 3 percent<\/p>\n

Regardless of how you find listing agents in your area, make sure you interview multiple agents \u2014 even if they\u2019re referrals \u2014 to find someone who fits you personally. You\u2019ll want to ask the right questions to create a great partnership. After all, there\u2019s more to a great seller-agent relationship than just a high listing price and low commission.<\/p>\n

How to find the best Real Estate agent from referrals<\/strong><\/p>\n

A referral is the most common way sellers find their agent, at 31 percent of sellers. Referrals are especially valuable because you can ask someone you trust about the specific agent, their style, what they liked about them and what they didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Ask friends, family members and coworkers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ask around! People in your social networks are often happy to make referrals, but they\u2019ll never know you\u2019re looking for an agent unless you ask. When someone in your social circle recommends an agent, don\u2019t just take a name \u2014 ask these questions to gain more information:
\n\u2981 How did they set the price for your property? Was there any back and forth?
\n\u2981 How was the showing process? Did they use a lockbox?
\n\u2981 Did you get an offer close to your asking price? Did you feel pressured to accept?
\n\u2981 How are their negotiating skills?
\n\u2981 How long did it take to sell? Was it longer or shorter than you expected? Longer or shorter than the average in the area?
\n\u2981 What\u2019s their communication style like? Are they responsive? Will they communicate via text?
\n\u2981 Is there anything you wish went differently?<\/p>\n

Ask the neighbors<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to research, 13 percent of sellers hire an agent based on knowing them from their community. Focusing on agents you see working in your area can be a great way to find agents who are local experts.
\nDrive around the neighborhood and see which agents\u2019 names show up on the most signs. If possible, ask those neighbors what they think of their agent. Note that their feedback could be dependent on where in the transaction process they are \u2014 the further along the better, because they\u2019re more likely to have already seen how their agent handles the inevitable challenges and roadblocks that come with selling a property.<\/p>\n

How to find a good listing agent from past experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Licensed, full-service Real Estate agents can legally represent either buyers or sellers, although some agents may choose to specialize, focusing on one group or the other.
\nIf you had a good experience with your buyer\u2019s agent when you first bought your property and you\u2019re confident they have experience as a listing agent, too, they might be a good choice. As mentioned earlier, 23 percent of sellers use an agent they have past experience with, which may or may not be a former buyer\u2019s agent.<\/p>\n

Benefits of using the agent who helped you buy<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are several pros to using an agent you\u2019ve already worked with:
\nThey\u2019re familiar with the property, as they helped you buy it originally.
\nSince they work with buyers (like you once were), they probably have a book of buyers looking for properties. Just watch out for someone operating as a dual agent (where they represent both the buyer and the seller). This practice is generally considered unethical, as they can\u2019t objectively represent both parties, but if you are comfortable with them, trust them and know they will work hard for the sale. They may even offer a discounted commission since you are a repeat customer.<\/p>\n

Questions to ask a past buyer\u2019s agent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since you\u2019ve only worked with this agent as a buyer, make sure they are qualified to work as a listing agent. Ask these interview questions:
\n\u2981 How many listings have you sold in the neighborhood?
\n\u2981 What sort of marketing tactics do you employ?
\n\u2981 Do you offer professional videography or virtual tours?
\n\u2981 What is your commission rate? Is it split evenly with the buyer\u2019s agent?
\n\u2981 What avenues do you have for finding qualified buyers?<\/p>\n

Where to find a good Real Estate agent online<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fifteen percent of recent sellers reported finding their agent online. Twenty-six percent of millennials reported finding their agent online, compared to 17 percent of Gen Xers, 8 percent of baby boomers and 6 percent of the silent generation. First-time sellers are more than twice as likely to find an agent through online resources. Additionally, 23 percent of urban sellers find their agent online, which is higher than the 14 percent of suburban sellers and only 7 percent of rural sellers who do.
\nHere are some methods that sellers use to search for agents online.<\/p>\n

Agent reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you search reviews online, you can see what past clients said about a particular agent \u2014 this can be a very helpful tool. Millennials and Gen Xers find the most value in using online reviews, with 61 percent and 51 percent ranking them extremely or very important, respectively. Whether you\u2019re searching from scratch or vetting an agent referral, checking reviews can help you get a feel for an agent\u2019s style. And in our current online-driven marketplace, all quality agents have some kind of online presence, so it shouldn\u2019t be too hard to research the agent that a friend or family member recommended.<\/p>\n

Social media<\/strong><\/p>\n

Social media sites can provide a wealth of information on Real Estate agents. Search \u201cReal Estate agents\u201d on Facebook or LinkedIn, and you\u2019ll see plenty of results from agents in your area. When researching a Real Estate agent on social media, you\u2019ll want to not only look for reviews but also take a look at their social media strategy overall. For example, if you can\u2019t even find a Facebook page for the agent you\u2019re researching, how can you expect them to market your listing to the thousands of active buyers who are on Facebook every day? Presence and network are crucial for agents.
\nIn addition to Facebook, scope out their Instagram and LinkedIn pages, paying attention to their branding, how they talk about the listings they have, how many followers they have, how many likes their images receive and the quality of the content they share. All the same strategies matter, whether they\u2019re promoting their own services or promoting your property.<\/p>\n

License lookup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another way to vet your Real Estate agent is to make sure they\u2019re licensed by the proper regulatory agencies. Dubai has a searchable online database of every active licensed Real Estate agent and brokerage.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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