Frederick County Real Estate Listing Agent - What to Look For

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Of the many things a listing agent has to do for a seller, there are six things that a home seller should expect in an agent that they choose to market their Frederick County Home.  These things are absolutely neccessary to assure you have the best real estate transaction possible.

1. Your Frederick County Listing agent should be Internet Savvy. NAR (National Association of Realtors) statistics tell us that around over 90% of home buyers begin their search on the internet, before they even call  an agent. Your agent should not just have a website, but should be using it to its fullest.



2. Your Listing agent should have Local Experience. They should know the market trends for your neighborhood, and for Frederick County. Don’t be tempted to choose an agent from some other part of the state because they offer you a discount, or because they know your Uncle Wally. If they don’t know the local market they won't be able to fully serve you.



3. Ask someone trusted for a Referral. Statistics also say that 4 people you know or are acquainted with will have a real estate transaction this year.*  Ask them what their experience has been. You wouldn’t pick a professional in many field without a referral, why should the biggest investment of your life be any different?

4. Your Frederick County Listing agent should be advertising your house on the Internet, where 97% of buyers are looking. What are they doing to see that your house stands out? They should have lots of (good) pictures, a visual tour, and they should be promoting your home on all of the 2 dozen or more real estate specific websites.



5. Your Agent, whether a buyer’s agent or listing agent, needs to be a good negotiator. That usually comes with experience, but some people just have the nack. Either way, make sure that your agent has the skills to negotiate well on your behalf in a competitive market.



6. Last, and most importantly, your Frederick County Lising Agent should have honesty and integrity. It almost goes without saying, they need to have a good reputation, and you need to be able to trust them to communicate with you everything you need to know to help you make good decisions. Like my Dad used to say, “If someone is going to lie for you, sooner or later they are going to lie to you.”



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