HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT AGENT?

"How do I find the right agent to sell my home?"

Hiring a real estate agent is a little like a short-term marriage. You must find someone you trust, like and with whom you are compatible. The right agent should also be responsive, caring, and capable. The agent should be knowledgeable about your area in particular and prepare a comparative marketing analysis (CMA) which is a marketing tool that includes the sales prices of homes comparable to yours that have recently sold in your neighborhood, along with a suggested list price.

Also don't be shy about asking the agent if he or she has any vacations planned for the near future, and who covers for the agent in the event he or she has to be away. Ask how often you'll hear from the agent and how he/she will advertise your property (i.e., flyer, website, open house). And of course ask if the agent is willing to negotiate the commission.