Before You Sell Your Home
How To Find a Listing Agent
You may decide to sell your house for sale by owner, but if you want to
use an agent, pay attention as you research the market.
Research Real
Estate Firms
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Which agency's ads or Web sites are the most
appealing?
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Which agencies consistently feature virtual
tours on their Web sites?
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Do house descriptions make you want to
schedule an appointment?
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Does the agency provide multiple photos of
homes? Are they of good quality?
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Which agencies advertise in multiple
publications? On TV?
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Was their Web site easy to find when you
searched for homes for sale in your town?
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Ask your friends for agent referrals. Have
they worked with an agent who did a great job?
Once you have a
list of agents, make an appointment with each one to learn more about their
services. Find out if agents are willing to do a free comparative market
analysis (CMA), a process that compares your home to similar homes that have
sold recently. Agents use this tool to help sellers set listing prices.
