8 Dumb Ways People Choose Agents

8 dumb ways people choose agents
How do you choose a real estate agent? These mistakes are easy to make, especially if you’re not aware of them. One of the most common is deciding to work with an agent based on the number of years they have been in real estate. Yes, it’s one factor of one’s skill and experience, however,
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Is it worth the money to hire a home stager?

Question: “Is it really worth the money to hire a stager. Can’t I stage my house with my existing furniture?” Answer: Yes, you can, but it may not be optimal. It depends on: Your furniture Not all furniture is good for staging. It should be: In new or excellent condition Coordinate well with your home’s
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What information is a seller’s agent allowed to disclose?

Question: “When we bought our house, the seller’s agent told our agent the seller would come down $25,000. And sure enough, we offered a little low and they came down the 25K. Now that we plan to sell and the shoe is on the other foot, I don’t want our agent saying things like that.
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How much do I pay the agent who is showing us homes?

Question: We are starting to look for a home but are not sure about using an agent. How much would we have to pay them? Answer: Great question! The answer most of the time is… Zero! Of course, real estate agents don’t work for free. In practice, the seller almost always pays both agents. There
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How do I choose the right real estate agent to sell my home?

Question: “I interviewed agents to sell my home and chose an energetic young guy who was very successful. The only problem, I found out later, was that his success was a mirage. He had sold very few homes and didn’t know what he was doing. What should I have done?” Answer: “All that glitters isn’t
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What to Do if You Can’t Find a San Diego Home

Question: “My wife and I have been looking on our own and are getting very frustrated trying to find a home. Can you give us any tips?” Answer: The first thing you need to do is start working with a good, active, experienced agent. I’m guessing you haven’t done so yet because you don’t want
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Should Your Agent Be There For All Showings?

Question: “I’m interested in selling my condo in La Jolla. I’ve already spoken with an agent who promised she’d accompany other agents for all the showings. Are you willing to do that?” Answer: I’d never do you such a disservice! Why is that a disservice? Because it usually dramatically reduces interest and showings. Let me
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Must the Seller Pay the Realtor Fee?

Question: “I’m going to be a first time homebuyer and want to learn as much as I can. I’ve heard the seller has to pay for the Realtor fee as well as termites and a few other things. Is that correct?” Answer: Not exactly. All costs are technically negotiable, so the seller is not required
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Is It Legal to Pretend to Have Other Offers?

Question: “My wife and I have our home for sale and just got an offer. My agent said to get the price up, we should basically pretend to have other offers and make something called a multiple counter offer to the buyer. I have a very bad feeling about this and really don’t want to.
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6 Reasons Agents Overprice Your San Diego Home

Question: “I just suffered through six months of having my home for sale, and it didn’t sell. I’m sure it’s because my agent over-priced my home. Why would an agent do that?” Answer: Could be one of many reasons: — 1. Honest Mistake — Agents are human. I’ve overpriced a few homes in my 30+
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