Fifteen questions that will help you ‘interview’ agents when deciding who you will employ to sell your home. Once you have compared several agents' answers to these questions, you will know your local marketplace better and be in a good position to choose the best agent to market your property.

1. How long have you been selling real estate?

2. How many properties have you sold in the last 12 months?

3. From what advertising sources do the majority of local home buyers come?

4. Approximately how many purchasers do you have listed on your books who might be interested in inspecting my property for sale?

5.
a). Do you recommend advertising on the internet?
b). If yes, what sites do you use?
c). Do you use virtual tours?

6. Are Open Homes a good idea?

7. What is your agency’s attitude to auction?

8. If I were to auction what is your agency’s percentage, over the last 6 months, of properties sold
a). prior to auction?
b). under the hammer?
c). after auction?

9. Over the last 6 months what has been the percentage variation in a local property from asking price to sold price?

10. What is your agency’s average length of time from the first marketing activity to offer and acceptance?

11. What is the length of your agency period?

12. Do you provide a Service Guarantee? If yes, can I see it?

13. If I am not happy with your service what remedies do I have?

14.
a). What is the average cost of a marketing programme?
b). Can I pay it off in two or three (credit card?) payments?

15. Why should I appoint you as my selling agent?