Selling For the First Time?
With Scott Mackey
We hear a lot about first time buyers with the many different opinion pieces and advice, but what about first time sellers? Scott Mackey, Principal of RE/MAX Precision says, “first time sellers sometimes need some help and guidance on the journey of selling their home.”
Often once the decision has been made to sell their home, property owners may feel overwhelmed by the task of choosing an agent. There are plenty of research methods, one of which is becoming popular; RateMyAgent, where you can search your area and find reviews about a particular agent from other buyers and sellers.
Other methods could be to check the major websites and see who has a lot of market presence. You can also ask family or friends who they’ve dealt with in the past and call to book in a meeting with.
When meeting with your chosen agent, there are important questions which most sellers should ask, for example:
– What experience do you have selling homes in this area?
– How many homes in this area have you sold?
– What real estate industry bodies are you affiliated with?
– What sales data can you present to showcase your skills as an agent?
– Do you have any testimonials I can review?
Real estate agents are considered experts in the Bundaberg market, so they should be happy to offer their expertise and advice in this area. You are after experience, but more importantly good experience. If you ask the right questions, you will be in a better position to make the decision you need to.
If you are looking to sell your home and have any questions about the listing process, our team would be pleased to help. Call them today!
