Your home is one of the biggest assets that you will own in your lifetime. When the time comes to sell it, you’ll want to work with a real estate professional who can help you get the best result possible. Ensuring your home sells smoothly, quickly, and for the highest price comes down to picking a great real estate agent.
In Ontario, thousands of new real estate agents join the workforce every year. While it’s nice to have a lot of options, knowing where to find the right one for you is an essential part of selling your home successfully.
If you’re selling your home for the first time, or have been out of the market for some time, here are a few tips for helping you choose the right real estate agent.
Why Choosing the Right Agent Matters
Your home is more unique than you may realize. While there are plenty of high-quality agents out there, some will be better suited to sell your home than others. From broader market trends to local buyer activity and your home itself, there are a lot of variables that factor into a successful sale.
For example, over the past two years, Ontario’s real estate market has seen immense change. While some communities are being impacted differently than others, it has been a long time since the province has seen market conditions similar to those of today.
Ideally, you’ll want to work with a real estate agent who has distinct experience selling in both your area and in a variety of market conditions. While there’s nothing wrong with choosing an agent that’s relatively new, the key insights and knowledge of an industry veteran can provide you with a substantial advantage on the market.
Where to Start
Now that we’ve covered the importance of hiring the right agent for your home sale, let’s talk about how you can find the perfect match. Rather than simply calling the first number you see on a billboard, you’ll want to do your research.
Start by doing a web search for real estate agents who work and specialize in your neighbourhood. As you browse through different sites and options, make note of agents who have several decades of experience, notable accolades, and present themselves professionally.
When you find an agent that you are interested in, spend some time on their website and social media pages to see how they present and promote their existing listings – this can give you some insight into how they would market your home.
Ask For Referrals
While the internet is a great resource, a referral from a trusted friend or family member can also be extremely helpful. If you know someone who has recently sold a home that is similar to yours, ask them about their experience. Did their agent help them accomplish their goals? Or would they choose to work with a different agent the next time around?
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Questions to Ask a Potential Agent
How Many Homes Have You Sold in My Area?
Whether you’re in a small town or a large city, real estate trends can differ all the way down to the neighbourhood level. To maximize your chances of success as a seller, you’ll want to work with an agent that has specific expertise in your area. A local agent will know what buyers are looking for and how to best attract them.
How Do You Price Homes?
Rather than selecting a number at random, choosing the best possible listing price for your home requires a thoughtful strategy. Whether too high or too low, setting the wrong price could cause buyers to turn the other way or leave money on the table. To maximize your odds of success, work with an agent that has a proven, data-informed approach to pricing.
What Can You Offer Me That Other Agents Can’t?
No two real estate agents are the same and some may offer unique services or other specialized advantages that others can’t. At Bosley Real Estate, we guarantee that our knowledge and extensively educated Sales Representatives will exceed your expectations in achieving a successful sale. If at any time you feel that we’re not living up to our standards of service, we’ll take action to make things right.
Getting ready to sell your home? Get in touch to find out how our team of expert agents can help be successful in today’s market.
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