We have complied a list of questions one should ask any realtor they work with before signing an exclusive right to sell agreement.

• Are you a Broker? Or a Sales Agent?

  • Sales agents can be better than brokers if they do more volume, but at the end of the day if there are issues - you sign the agreement to work with the Broker. The sales agent is only a designated agent. The Broker is who gets involved when the big issues happen so you want to make sure they are competent.​

• Do you only list as exclusive right to sell? 

  • If so what is the timeframe on the contract? When does it expire?

  • Do you cover your brokerage transaction fee or do I? Are there any additional fees that may show up at closing associated with your service?

  • What is your total commission you are charging to list my home? What are your offering the buyer agent as a commission? What happens if someone who does not have a realtor wants to buy my home?

  • In the case we are not a good fit, how do would we go about releasing the agreement?

• How will you market my property? Will you do an open house? List it on more than just your Multiple listing service?

• How many transactions have you sold on average in my area the last year? If you haven't sold a lot of homes how many people have you helped to buy?

• What does your schedule look like? Will I primarily be working with you or a team member?

• On average how long does it take your clients to sell a home right now?

• What comes standard in your listing package? Do I need to find and pay for a photographer, stager, or cleaning services?

• Do you have any title companies or lawyers you would recommend I work with?