{"id":20904,"date":"2018-04-26T01:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T15:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realestatetalk.com.au\/?p=20904"},"modified":"2018-04-26T01:00:12","modified_gmt":"2018-04-25T15:00:12","slug":"more-questions-to-ask-an-agent-kevin-turner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/channels.realty.com.au\/realtytalk\/more-questions-to-ask-an-agent-kevin-turner\/","title":{"rendered":"More questions to ask an agent – Kevin Turner"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the second part of the answer to Tim\u2019s question about avoiding getting the wrong agent to sell his property, I look at what happens if you are not happy and want to cancel the listing agreement – how to respond to low offers –\u00a0 marketing \u2013 what happens if there are no inspections and no offers \u2013 agent communication and your role during the campaign.\u00a0 As you will see, there are no dumb questions.
\nTranscript:<\/strong>
\nKevin:<\/strong>\u00a0 Earlier in the show, I addressed a letter that I received from Tim Ryan who wanted to know what he doesn\u2019t know, wanted to know the questions he should be asking an agent. I want to continue with that series because there were just a couple of others that I want to talk about.
\n\u201cWhat happens if you\u2019re not happy and you want to cancel the contract with your listing agent?\u201d
\nWell, yes, you can. Make sure that you put that in the listing agreement. If you\u2019re not happy with your chosen agent, you should be able to terminate the contract without penalty. Just a rider here, though: if you have undertaken to pay for any marketing, you will need to honor that part of the agreement.
\n\u201cHow do you respond to lowball offers?\u201d
\nWhen you\u2019re selling a home, it\u2019s best to think of any decision as a business decision rather than an emotional one. Lowball offers still happen, unfortunately. Dealing with them can sometimes lead to a sale if it\u2019s handled properly. The worst decision you can make if you receive a lowball offer is not to respond.
\n\u201cHow do you plan on marketing my home?\u201d \u2013 a question you should be asking an agent at the point of listing.
\nA comprehensive marketing plan is something that you should expect from your agent. The days of placing a sign at the front of the property and waiting for someone to walk into an office or a responding off a window, well, those days are gone.
\nWith the evolution and the impact the Internet has had on the real estate industry, it\u2019s critical that not only is your home marketed through the traditional avenues like the newspaper and with mailouts, but also it\u2019s also given maximum exposure online.
\nAnother great question you can ask you agent: \u201cWhat happens if we don\u2019t get any inspections?\u201d
\nIn most cases the reason that your home is not being looked at by potential buyers is due to the price. Buyers who feel a home is priced too high will choose to look at other homes before yours, likely finding one before they even reach yours.
\nA good question to ask an agent is \u201cHow are they going to communicate with you?\u201d
\nAt the bare minimum, you should expect to hear from the agent every week. Great agents will be in touch every day even if there\u2019s nothing to report. They should be doing that to see if you have any questions or concerns.
\n\u201cShould you be present at inspections?
\nWell, the easy answer to that is \u201cNo.\u201d There are many reasons why sellers should not be present during any inspections. The primary reason why you should not be there at inspections or at open homes is potential buyers can feel uncomfortable to talk openly and freely with the agent about your home. They don\u2019t want to say something that\u2019s going to offend you. Best advice: just get lost.
\nThe bottom line here: there are no dumb questions when it comes to selling a home. The reality is that selling a home is not something that\u2019s frequently done, therefore questions are a great way to be prepared and be well educated on the process.
\nIf you\u2019d like to send me an e-mail at Kevin@RealEstateTalk.com.au, I\u2019d be more than happy to send you all of those questions and my explanation.
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