LBI Real Estate Agent - Information

Getting a Long Beach Island Real Estate Agent is just like any kind of hiring process - with you on the boss's side of the desk. It's crucial that you make the right decision about who will handle what is probably the single biggest financial investment you will ever make.

What makes you different? Why must I list my home with you?
It's a much tougher real estate market than it was a decade ago. What unique marketing plans and programs does this LBI Real Estate Agent have in place to make sure that your home sticks out favorably versus other contending homes? Exactly what things does this Long Beach Island Real Estate Agent offer you that others don't to help you sell your home in the least amount of time with the least amount of hassle and for the most amount of money?

What are your marketing ideas for my home?
How much money performs this Long Beach Island Real Estate Agent spend in advertising the homes s/he lists versus the other LBI Real Estate Agent you are meeting with? In what media avenues does this LBI Real Estate Agent advertise? What does s/he know about the effectiveness of one medium over the other?

What has your company sold in my area?
Long Beach Island Real Estate Agents should bring you a complete listing of both their own and other comparable sales in your area.

Does your broker control your advertising or do you?
In case your LBI Real Estate Agent is not in charge of their own marketing, then your home will be contending for advertising space not only with this Long Beach Island Real Estate Agent's other listings, but also with the listings of every other Long Beach Island Real Estate Agent in the brokerage.

On average, when your listings sell, how close is the selling price to the asking price?
This information is available from the Real Estate Board. Is this LBI Real Estate Agent's performance greater or lower than the board average? Their performance on this measurement can help you predict how high a price you will get for the sale of your house.

On average, exactly how long does it take for your listings to sell?
This information is also available in the Real Estate Board. Does this Long Beach Island Real Estate Agent tend to sell faster or slower than the board average? Their performance on this measurement will help you predict how long your house will be available on the market before it sells.

How many buyers are you currently working with?
Clearly, the more buyers your LBI Real Estate Agent is working with, the better your odds are of selling your house quickly. It will also impact price because a good Long Beach Island Real Estate Agent with many purchasers can setup an auction-like atmosphere where many purchasers bid on your house at the same time. Ask them to describe the system they have for attracting purchasers.

Do you have a reference list of customers I could contact?
Ask to see this list, and then proceed to spot check some of the names.

Evaluate each LBI Real Estate Agent's reactions to these questions carefully and objectively. Who will do the best job for you? These types of questions can help you decide.