Preparing to Sell Your Home: What Should I Ask You as my Real Estate Agent?

Let’s face it—I want to be your real estate agent. I want to help you sell your home. Before we do business, we should both make sure it’s a good fit. Below are some key questions you should ask me to gauge my knowledge and commitment, and ensure a successful relationship.

• What is the average listing and selling prices for houses of this age, size and location?
• How long has the average home been listed before selling?
• How many homes are currently on the market?
• How many homes were on the market one year ago? Two years ago? Three years ago?
• What was the average selling price for homes of this age, size and location last month? Three and six months ago? A year ago?
• What is the percentage of owner-occupied versus rental homes in the area?
• Are there any large neighborhoods or communities in development?
• What is the average household income in the area? Age? Is the area growing, stagnating or decreasing?
• What has been the rate of appreciation or depreciation in the local market for the past one to five years?

In addition to answering your questions, I will use my knowledge and experience to pinpoint just the right listing price for the home, advise you about preparing the home for showings, and counsel you when fielding and accepting offers. So when you’re ready to sell, call me at 317.777.1805 or email me at Scott@LacySells.com.