Choosing a Realtor

What you should ask while interviewing your REALTOR:

  1. What are the safety concerns?
  2. How many years have you been in the business?
  3. How long do you plan to be in the business?
  4. What educational designations have you earned?
  5. Are a full time professional?
  6. What are the 5 reasons a property sells?
  7. What do you have to offer me?
  8. Do you know my area?
  9. Will you be marketing within my neighborhood?
  10. Who would you represent?
  11. Do you have a written office policy on agency?
  12. May I see a sample property brochure or feature sheet?
  13. Describe your written marketing plan?
  14. May I see your resume?
  15. What should I do to prepare my home for sale?
  16. What price range do you recommend for my home?
  17. May I see your references?
  18. What is confidential information?
  19. What is the difference between the Pay off & the Loan amount?
  20. How do you handle multiple offers?
  21. What would be my estimated net?
  22. What fees may be required upfront?
  23. What should I take to closing?

Additional services Patty Bell & Co., Realtors can provide:

1. A real estate transaction is complicated. In most cases, buying or selling a home requires mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, multi-page government-mandated settlement statements, disclosure forms and inspection reports. Patty Bell & Co., Realtors is knowledgeable and can guide you through this complex journey and help you avoid delays or costly mistakes.

2. Selling or buying a home is time consuming. Patty Bell & Co., Realtors is in the business of real estate. The market is constantly changing and we know today’s market and how it affects our buyers and sellers.

3. Real estate has its own language. The consumer may not always know a CMA from a PUD and you can understand why it’s important to work with someone who speaks that language. Patty Bell & Co., Realtors speaks that language.

4. Patty Bell & Co., Realtors collectively have over 50 years of experience! Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each purchase. And even if you’ve done it before, laws and regulations change. That’s why having an expert on your side is critical. Patty Bell & Co., Realtors stay educated in real estate matters that could effect you. We’ve done it before!

5. Patty Bell & Co., Realtors provide objectivity. Since a home often symbolizes family, rest, and security, not just four walls and roof, home selling or buying is often a very emotional undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they’ll every make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you keep focused on both the business and emotional issues most important to you.

To contact Patty Bell, call (208) 880-1440 or click here to e-mail Patty.