How to interview your estate agent when you don’t sell homes for a living, it can be difficult to know where to start. The first step is to find an estate agent you can trust and who offers the guidance you need to get the most out of your property. Don’t be afraid to interview them! Below are our top 5 questions you should ask your estate agent to make sure they are the ones for you.

1. How will you market my property?

Having a solid marketing plan in place is key when dealing with property. Which websites will it be displayed on? Will it be featured anywhere else? What sort of photos will they use? By finding out exactly how they plan to get your house seen by the right people, you will be able to tell if they are serious about giving your home its best chance on the market.

2. Do you have a sales track record within our local area?

If the answer is yes, then they will have the expertise needed to get the best price for your house. They will know how much similar properties go for in your area, and it’s this specialist knowledge that will allow them to give a more accurate estimate of your property’s value and market it to the right people.

3. What sets you apart from your competitors?

Nothing like putting them on the spot, but a confident agent won’t hesitate if they truly know why you should choose them over another agent! We wouldn’t be stuck answering this, find out what sets us apart from the rest here.

4. What’s included within your commission?

This is a very important question as you need to know what to expect when you pay for marketing and selling your home. You shouldn’t have to pay any extra for photography and other basics as they should all be included in the fee. Just to give you an insight, our commission includes a professional photoshoot, EPC, floor plan, solicitors fee and accompanied viewings.

5. Is there anything I can do to make sure my property is marketed at its full potential?

This question is the most revealing of all when choosing your estate agent. Depending on their answer, you can identify just how passionate they are about properties. Plus, it lets you know they are not only experts in selling, but that they are also on hand to offer you any extra advice you need to make a sale. A good agent will offer endless ideas on how to make the most of your property’s assets.

You’ve Got This!

With so many estate agents to choose from, it can be difficult to select the right one. But with these 5 questions, you’ll be ready to pick out the best and make the right move for your property. If you would like to discuss what we can offer, then call us today and find out about our range of sales packages. Having been voted Telford’s best rated estate agent and one of the top estate agents in the country by Best Estate Agents Guide 2018, we’re confident that we’ll be able to give you the answers you want to hear.