Even if I’m not the agent that you choose to work with, I still want to help you and the people in my community find the right person for the job. Selling your home on the Key West real estate market is no easy task, but if you do the necessary preliminary work to find the right agent, they will take care of the rest and get the job done right. Here are a few things to do to find the right real estate agent:
Find some potential prospects. Whether you choose to peruse agent databases like Trulia, Zillow and Realtor.com or get referrals from friends and neighbors, you need to come up with a list of options of people to interview for the chance to sell your home. Giving yourself options will ensure that you find the right person for the job, and it will allow you to measure whom would be the best fit for your transaction. Limit your search to agents with credentials that match your needs to further guarantee quality service.
Make sure you ask the tough questions. You are looking to hire someone to sell your home. This is a huge deal, and you need to be able to trust the professional who will take this on for you. Basically, now is not the time to be skimping on the difficult questions. Your Florida Keys real estate agent should be intimately involved with your neighborhood and know every nook and cranny. The right professional will also offer you constructive advice and guidance and a complete marketing plan.
Find out who the agent is working for. Many real estate agents attempt to utilize dual agency, or work on the behalf of both the buyer and the seller. This isn’t a bad thing, necessarily, but you might feel more at ease if the person you hire is working only on your behalf. Clarify their agency before you hire them so you understand what you’re getting yourself in to within the transaction.
Does your agent have any backup? Agents who work alone might be qualified to get the job done, but it’s hard for them to be great when they have to take care of everything themselves. It would be ideal if your real estate agent had some sort of assistant or marketing team helping them out with administrative tasks. This is a clear sign that they will have the time to work for you and on the major components of your transaction, as they will have people taking care of the more menial tasks on their behalf.
Make sure you sign the right contract. Different types of properties sell at different rates, so you want to make sure that you’re signing a contract that makes sense for your particular property. If you have a high-end home, it’s not uncommon for an agent to ask for a year to get your property off the market. For more moderately-priced homes, 3-6 months is normal. It’s important to discuss this with your agent early-on to have an understanding of what to expect during the process.
If you follow these five steps carefully, I’m confident that you will find a great real estate agent to assist you in buying your Key West home. My many years of experience living and working as a Key West real estate agent have taught me that these are the steps that sellers SHOULD be taking when they’re looking for someone to help them sell their home. It’s important to start your transaction off on the right foot, and this process can help you do that.
If you have any questions about selling your Key West home, don’t hesitate to contact me! I’d be happy to meet with you and give you some advice. I hope to hear from you soon!
Melva Wagner
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