Sellers - Choosing a Realtor.

For most people their home is the biggest investment they will ever make. Finding the right person to help you sell your home should be a process, not a snap decision.

• Interview more than one agent before listing your home.
• Look for someone who's really done their homework. Your home's special attributes and those of your neighbourhood should be the main focus.
• You will spend a considerable amount of time working with your Realtor and need to have a good rapport.
• Find someone you trust and respect. Take time to think about how honest they are with you about their experience and knowledge and whether the information they are presenting is honest and fair. Are they just telling you want they think you want to hear?
• Pricing. Realtors set their own commission rates. There is no standard rate set by the local board of Realtors and you should always ask how much commission they charge and how they split that commission with the agent who will bring the buyer to the table.
• How many other clients does this agent have and how many other team members do they have to support them? It's important to know that they will be there when you need them. If they have 23 other listings and no help they will be much less responsive to your needs than if they have 8.
  

Selling a house is stressful. Moving is stressful. Having a reliable and knowledgeable professional on your team can help limit that stress and give you confidence throughout the entire process. Choose carefully!