Are you making the most of your relationship with your real estate agent? Consider asking one of these questions to get a little more value from this professional relationship.
1. What Is the Market Like?
Whether you are buying or selling, you need to know the current market conditions. Current market conditions will help you properly price your home or make the right offer on a home you are considering buying. Asking this question will also help you see how much of an expert your agent is, because it gives the agent the chance to showcase his or her research skills. Finally, knowing whether you are in a buyers or sellers market is invaluable as you create a buying or selling strategy.
2. How Should I Contact You?
Your real estate agent, if he is any good, is going to have several clients. Every agent has a preferred form of communication. Whether it is text, email or an old-fashioned phone call, find out what the preferred form of communication is, and try to stick to it. Also, don’t be offended if the agent can’t respond right away when you do contact him. Remember, these professionals have their own families and other clients to attend to.
3. What do you suggest?
This is an open-ended question, but it gives your agent the freedom to provide his opinion on a situation. Whether you are pricing a home for sale, considering between two neighborhoods or drafting an offer, remember that your agent knows the area well and has the real estate knowledge to make an informed decision. Don’t be afraid to ask his or her opinion.
Remember, you are working with your chosen agent for a reason. Make the most of the agent’s expertise by asking the right questions. With the answers to these questions, you will be able to make the right decisions as you move forward with your real estate transactions.
I like how you pointed out that when it comes to choosing a real estate one of the questions we should ask them is if they have any suggestions for us, that way we can get their opinion on how to go about doing something. This will really help give us an idea on their approach for different things, and if it is a method that we will be able to work with. My husband and I are wanting to buy our first house, and it will be nice to have an agent that is willing to give their opinion on different things so that we will be able to find the right one for us.
I like that you mentioned to find out in advance how an agent prefers to communicate. That way, you can make sure you are on the same page, and you can decide if he is the right fit for you. My wife and I want to buy a home soon, so we are trying to find the best agent. I will make sure we choose somebody who is able to communicate in a way that I like.
Thanks for sharing these queries to ask a real estate agent! I love how you’ve included: “What do you suggest?” That should help the agent give out his opinion towards the current situation. Afterall, it’s not just what you want it’s also for what’s possible. I’ll remember your tips, and be sure to ask them to the real estate agent when we find one. My wife and I are expecting to move soon, and we would get a broker. These queries will be definitely helpful.