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Thoughtful Questions Can Guide Your Decision - 3/12/2025

When interviewing real estate agents to sell your home, asking the right questions is key to finding an agent who will best meet your needs. The process of selling a home can be complex, and the right agent will not only have the experience and market knowledge but also the right approach to guide you through every step.

By asking insightful questions, you can gauge an agent's expertise, communication style, and understanding of your goals, ultimately helping you choose someone who will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

Here are 25 common questions homeowners often ask when interviewing a real estate agent to sell their home:

  1. What is your experience in real estate, and how long have you been working in this area?
  2. How many homes have you sold in the past year?
  3. What is your average sale-to-list price ratio?
  4. How familiar are you with my neighborhood?
  5. How do you determine the listing price for a home?
  6. What are the current market trends, and how will they impact my home's sale?
  7. Can you provide references from past clients?
  8. What is your marketing strategy to sell my home?
  9. Do you use professional photography, staging, or virtual tours?
  10. Will you host open houses? If so, how many and when?
  11. How will you keep me updated throughout the selling process?
  12. What online platforms and social media channels will you use to promote my home?
  13. What do you think are the unique selling points of my home?
  14. How do you handle multiple offers?
  15. What is your strategy for negotiating the best price for my home?
  16. What is your commission rate, and what services does that include?
  17. Are there any additional fees I should be aware of?
  18. What steps do I need to take to prepare my home for sale?
  19. How long do you expect it will take to sell my home?
  20. What challenges do you anticipate in selling my home?
  21. Can you provide a comparative market analysis (CMA) for my home?
  22. How do you handle a situation where my home isn't getting offers?
  23. What happens if I'm not satisfied with your service? Can I cancel the contract?
  24. Do you work alone, or do you have a team?
  25. What sets you apart from other agents? Why should I choose you?

Answers to these questions will help homeowners understand an agent's expertise, marketing approach, negotiation skills, and overall fit with their needs.  For more information, download our Sellers Guide.

Wade Wright ABR, CCIPS, CMHS, CREN, CRS, ePro, GRI, MHS, NCE Marshall Reddick Real Estate Alliso Viejo, CA (949) 365-4411 00990129 Wade Wright is an active selling Broker Associate. His “hands-on” approach puts him at the forefront of all aspects of real estate, and because of his vast knowledge and experience, he has the skills to make things happen. He has been a top-producing real estate agent since 1988 with over 1,200 past clients. Wade is experienced in residential, multi-family, and land sales. His expertise ranges from residential sales to investing in real estate through a comprehensive turn-key operation that helps people build their wealth four times faster than traditional retirement planning. Wade is also a master negotiator working for his client’s very best interests. Wade and his staff are committed to helping their clients find solutions and achieve positive results in any given situation. Always in pursuit of fine-tuning his skills, Wade has taken numerous classes from many distinguished real estate professionals and colleges. In addition to his ongoing education, he has received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles, and was inducted into the National Dean’s list with honors. Wade´s impeccable reputation for professionalism, diligence, and integrity with his colleagues as well as his clients has earned him several appointments, including exchange counselor, being awarded accounts by banks to be their representative in the sale of their “Bank-Owned REO” properties, and being chosen by new home builders to sell their standing inventory of homes successfully. Wade has also helped many homeowners and banks by selling their over-encumbered properties through the “short sale” process, and his team has negotiated relocation funds for displaced homeowners.. Professional Affiliations: ABR Accredited Buyer Representative, CCIPS Certified Investment Property Specialist Institute, CMHS Certified Military Housing Specialist, CREIPS Certified Real Estate Investment Planning Specialist, CREN Certified Real Estate Negotiator, CRES Certified Real Estate Specialist, ePRO Electronic Professional Marketing Certified, GRI, Graduate Realtors Institute, NCREA National Commercial Real Estate Advisor, REO Trans Distressed Property/Bank-Owned Platinum Certification, National Association of Realtors; California Association of Realtors; Real Estate Investment Association of California, National Council of Exchangers, Orange County Association of Realtors – Selected as Grievance and Professional Standards Committee Member; Creative Marketing Association Served as Vice-President and on Board of Directors; Le Tip International Vice-President; National Commonwealth Institute. Awards: Five Star Professional 14 years in a row. The final list of Five Star Real Estate Agents is a select group, representing less than 2% of real estate agents in the area. Orange Coast Magazine annually surveys 18,800 homeowners and 250 mortgage and title companies throughout the county. Those who participated in the research provided the name of a real estate agent and rated that individual according to criteria such as integrity, communication, and customer service. The survey data was collected and scored, resulting in the list of Five Star Agents. Wade was inducted into the Global Directory of “Who’s Who in Real Estate Top Professionals” and was honored by Marquis Who’s Who for excellence in real estate services. Contact Me Visit my Website Send a Referral Subscribe to Newsletter