Best Way To Go About Picking Agent? Interview?

Question

Hello All,

I'm in the process of looking for a real estate agent and I have a few that I want to contact. I just want to know the best way to go about seeing if they're the right fit. Should I treat it like a job interview where I'm asking them every question that I have written down or is there a "proper way" of asking your questions without it being so formal?

I know this seems pretty simple, I just want to make sure I'm obtaining the information I need to know while not offending them (if that's possible).

Thanks,

Marcus

Kathy Henley · Answer

@Marcus Isaac First question to the realtor: How many properties do you own? (all of your people must be investors)

Second: How do you evaluate the worth of a property? (successful people have a method)

Third: Would you mind working with me for the next year, without getting paid, or until we found a property that fit my criteria? (obvious)

Zana Blue · Answer

Are you the buyer or seller ? If you are the seller then they should give you a presentation of sorts...showing how and where ...online and in print they market...what kind of photos...do they use professionals...drones etc...what kind of signage they will use...will they do open houses...do they have suggestions on any small repairs or cleaning before you market your property...then if you still have questions I see no reason they should be offended....

Marcus Isaac · Answer

@Zana Blue I'll be the buyer in this situation. What you provided will definitely be helpful when I'm on the other side of the transaction. Thank you

@Kathy Henley Great questions. The questions I have so far are pretty standard, your questions hit on some additional things I will need to know as an investor. Thank you.