When the agents arrive (separately, of course)
be ready with a few basic questions.

Give extra points to the agent who arrives at your listing presentation with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) already completed. Give big bonus points to agents who have already scoped out your competition (other homes) in person. These agents are prepared to answer objections and are more likely to arrive at an asking price for your home that will sell the home and help you meet your goals.

Don't expect an instant evaluation of what your home will sell for. Give the agent a chance to look around the home.

The agent will ask you to sign a listing agreement. The length of the listing agreement should reflect the time it takes to sell a home in your area. Three to six months is not unusual. In slow markets, listing agreements are six months to a year.

Any reputable agent will allow you out of the contract if you are truly unhappy with his/her service or if your plans should change.

Feel free to call or with any additional questions you may have!

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