Questions You Must Ask Your Realtor®

In Clark County Nevada there are thousands of Realtors® in the membership of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors®. How does a seller know which are the best? Here is a series of questions that should help you locate the best Realtor® for you.

1. How long have you been a Realtor®? Is this a full time career for you? Have you earned any awards? Do you have any special designations?

2. How would you compare yourself to other Realtors®? What strengths do you bring to the table?

3. How often will we communicate? How will we communicate? Do you have a team of professionals working for you? Will they have a role in the sale of my house? What will their role be? What are their names?

4. Do you have a preferred title company, home warranty company, inspector, appraiser…? Why do you prefer these companies? Do you have a business arrangement with these companies? Is it a financial arrangement?

5. What is the marketing plan for my house? How many homes have you sold in your career? How many homes have you sold this year? Do you specialize in a specific area of town? Are we in a buyer or seller market?

6. What type of a negotiator are you? Are you a pitbull, a serpent or a dove? How will those negotiation tactics result in more money for me?

7. Who pays for advertising? Do I get to approve the venues for advertisement?

8. What are your brokerage fees? How much do you get? How much does the buyer’s side get? Is this negotiable?

9.  Have you ever been fired as a listing agent? Why? Do you provide a satisfaction guarantee?

Your Las Vegas Realtor® is working for you! If money, experience and time are important for the sale of your Las Vegas real estate, contact your Welcome Home Nevada Realtor® today.