Segment 3 – How to Avoid the Biggest Agent Selection Mistakes
Barb, most people choose agents they know, like a friend, and do not really have a system for selecting the best agent to handle one of their largest assets. What are some ways a home seller can avoid making the biggest mistakes when interviewing agents?
The Colorado Springs Region has less than a 2 Week Supply of Homes
Sellers’ Market Seller’s Market = Seller Has the Advantage
Buyer’s Market = Buyer Has the Advantage
Supply and Demand:
Approximately 2471 Available properties (all types) in 3 counties: El Paso, Teller, and Elbert. DOUBLE WHAT WE HAD IN MAY 2022! More Supply! Less Demand!
Why Would a Home Seller Need an A Very Experienced Agent in a Shifting Market? To get the MOST MONEY! 5000 Agents - 74% Sell 3 or Fewer Homes a YEAR! Some Agents look at HOT Market Pricing
• Getting More and More Calls From Sellers Frustrated That Their Home Has NOT Sold!
• Many agents do not know how to price a home!
• Not Every Agent Knows how to MAXIMIZE DEMAND so you get the MOST Money!
Just Sold Bill & Randi's Home home for OVER ASKING PRICE THE FIRST WEEKEND!
Most Home Sellers Make Huge Mistakes When Interviewing Agents
• Hire the first agent they know or meet
• Hire with No Pre-Determined Method for selecting an agent
• Fail to rely on logic:
• “He/She seemed nice”
• “He/She sold me the house”
• “He/She gave me a discount”
The Facts About Real Estate Agents: 80% of Agents Don’t Make it Past their 5th Year. 87% of Customers SAY they will go back to the SAME agent but 84% don’t! #1 Reason for Poor Communication!
People Do Not Sell Homes Very Often How Do They Know They are Getting the Best Service?
Pick An Average Agent who: Posts and Hopes, posts average or bad pictures, and hopes some other agent has a buyer!
That is why Agent Selection is Hugely Important to a Home Seller We are offering a FREE Report called: 5 Free Agent Selection Guide Includes 9 Different Selection Factors & Top 4 Common Mistakes Made in Agent Selection
We are talking about the Why Do I NEED A Well Qualified Real Estate Agent When Selling My Home? Barb what are some other reasons people selling their homes need to choose a great agent?
The average agent spends $129 per month on marketing! That is most likely on marketing THEMSELVES You should hire an agent that sells a lot of homes
Here are the local statistics about agent sales:
• 5000 Agents
• 74% sell 3 or fewer homes a year
• 24% sell ZERO
You are listening to the Real Estate Voice with Barb Schlinker of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, if you are thinking of making a move Barb at 719-301-3900 or visit BarbHasTheBuyers.com
When we come back we will be discussing: Top Five Seller Mistakes That Can Cause a House NOT To Sell & Hot New Listings
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