Questions to Ask When Choosing a DEHOFF REALTOR®

How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time career?

How many homes did you and your company sell last year?

How many days does it take you to sell the average home? How does this compare to the overall area market?

What types of specific marketing systems and approaches will you use to sell my home?

What's your business philosophy? While there's no right answer to this question, the response will help you assess what's important to the agent—fast sales, service, etc.—and determine how closely the agent's goals and business emphasis mesh with your own.

Will you represent me exclusively, or will you represent both the buyer and the seller in the transaction? While it's usually legal to represent both parties in a transaction, it's important to understand where the agent's obligations lie. A good agent will explain the agency relationship to you and describe the rights of each party. It's also possible to insist that the agent represent you exclusively.

Does your company have a website?

How close to the initial asking prices of the homes you sold were the final sale prices?

Can you recommend service providers who can assist me in obtaining a mortgage, making repairs on my home, and other things I need done?

How will you keep me informed about the progress of my transaction? How frequently? Using what medium? Again, this is not a question with a correct answer, but one which should match with your request. How often do you want updates?

Can you provide me with recommendations, testimonials and your profile?

What type of support and supervision does your brokerage office provide to you? Having resources such as in-house support staff, access to a real estate attorney, or assistance with technology can help an agent sell your home.

What innovative tools or strengths do you offer me?