Important Questions to Ask a Realtor Before Selling Your Home

by Stacy Dinucci Kitchell | E&V Upper Tampa Bay

Important Questions to Ask a Realtor Before Selling Your Home

1. Experience & Education

How long have you been selling residential real estate?
How many homes have you sold in the past 2 years?
Do you have a background in finance, business or real estate?
What continuing education have you done in addition to your license?

2. Market Knowledge & Negotiations

What training have you had in valuing homes to assist me in determining the value of my home?
Your specific needs: Do you have a lot of experience in (e.g. condos, townhomes, single family homes, waterfront, beachfront, a specific geographical area, etc.)?
How common are multiple offer situations in my price range? What is your strategy for these?
If repairs are needed, how do you handle that?
If my home doesn’t appraise at purchase price, what are my options?

3. Financial Knowledge

Will you provide a detailed breakdown of my selling costs and estimated net proceeds I should expect at closing so that I can accurately financially plan?

4. Marketing & Showing Feedback

Do you have samples of your MLS listings and photos?
What other marketing do you do?
Will you regularly provide showing feedback? How do you do this?
What is your strategy for pricing and price reductions?

5. Availability

Is there always someone I can get a hold of for questions as well, if you’re not available?
Will my needs be met if you go on vacation? What is your procedure for that?

6. Help with Understanding the Selling Process

Do you have an outline of your process for selling a home so that I can understand how it works?
Who will help me track any deadlines I have and also explain what my responsibilities and action items are?

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Stacy Dinucci Kitchell, License Partner, Broker/Owner of Engel & Völkers Upper Tampa Bay

💼 A “recovering” Real Estate Financial Analyst with a deep background in pricing strategy, Stacy combines industry knowledge with personalized service.

📘 BS in Finance, Indiana University – Kelley School of Business

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