RAPID CITY REAL ESTATE RELOCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

Selling your home is a big decision, and a major endeavor. Your Realtor® can be support for you, make the process easy, and help you understand everything you need to know about a real estate transaction.

The key factors in the sale of your property are:

The best price
A quick sale
The least hassle and inconvenience to you
Security. -- You do not have to allow strangers into your home, as agents will pre-screen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.

[picture of signing a deal] Selecting the right agent should be your top priority. Not all real estate agents abide by a code of ethics. Only those who are Realtors® and display the ® logo must abide by a strict code of ethics.

Here are some questions to ask any Realtor® you interview:

How long have you been in real estate? (Experience helps! - But one of the "good ol' boys" may not be good for you!)
What is your average list to sale price ratio? (Ask for examples)
What are the average days on the market for your listings? (Pay attention to the houses that appear for months in Home Magazine ads!)
Explain to me what a corporate buyout clause is.
What types of people will buy in this area? How do you know?
Have you sold any houses in this area?
What is your commission percentage? How do you handle this with MLS?
Can you explain agency to me? What are my options?
Explain a market analysis to me.
Explain market pricing, assessed value, and appraisal to me.
Do you have a list of references with phone numbers?
How will you advertise and market my property?
What are you going to do that's different? (One thing)
What is your philosophy about your job?

The Realtor® makes substantial contributions to the real estate transaction. The upscale cost is small, and the downside risk without a Realtor® is large. Again, if you have a $100,000 income tax problem, you would want the help of a competent tax professional. If you have a $100,000 legal problem or concern, you would want the help of a competent attorney. Don't consider dealing in real estate without the professional assistance of a competent Realtor®. Not all accountants, attorneys or Realtors® are the same.

We specialize in real estate counseling, including property enhancement, showing, contract writing, and contract management. We would love to hear from you!

INTERVIEW, and Good Luck!

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