
Top 5 Questions to Ask the REALTOR® Before Listing Your Lethbridge Home
Most Canadians buy and sell personal real estate just a handful of times in their life. As such, most homeowners simply choose the agent who tells them what they want to hear. ​But is that the path to a great result? No! A great result = selling your home in the shortest amount of time, for the best possible price, with the least amount stress.
Why risk a failed listing when you can do it right the first time?
Here are 5 overlooked questions homeowners wish they had asked...
What price will get today's buyer excited about my home?
If the listing agent gives you a number that seems too good to be true, it probably is. You want to price your home ahead of the market, so that when buyers walk through the door, they immediately see the value and feel urgent about making an offer. The name of the game is OFFERS.
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Overpriced listings take longer to sell. Period. A stale listing rarely commands market pricing. Your real estate agent should explain how to strategically position your home for your best buyer.
What is your marketing strategy for my home?
The vast majority of buyers and REALTORS® are looking at listings online long before they see the homes in person. You want to know that you'll have an attractive, compelling listing that will get lots of attention on the Internet. This includes preparing your home for sale which is a team effort. No matter the market, a poorly executed listing always leaves money on the table.
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Expect a full suite of services upon signing a listing agreement. This includes staging advice, professional photography, and an overall marketing program to attract as many qualified buyers as possible.
What is your approach with other agents?
In most cases, it will be another real estate agent that brings a buyer to the table. Therefore, it's crucial that other REALTORS® in the community feel comfortable and enthusiastic about bringing business to your listing agent.
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A combative approach doesn't bode well for you as the homeowner. While buyer's agents understand that your agent can and will negotiate for the best price and terms possible, they also want to know that they're dealing with a fair and honest professional. Integrity is everything.
If you bring the buyer, how does that work?
When a listing agent brings a buyer to the table, that's called double-ending the deal, otherwise known as transaction brokerage or dual agency. Some REALTORS® like to gloss over this process or wait until there's an offer in play to explain your options.
Make sure you understand the agent's obligations here and what needs to happen in order for a fair and ethical transaction to take place when the listing agent brings a buyer.
How will you manage the sale from contract to closing?
While it's exciting to get an offer on your home, it's just the beginning. A laundry list of things will need to happen between the time you get an accepted offer and closing day. Remember, closing day is when you finally get paid for your home!
Many things can and do go wrong after your home is conditionally sold. Your agent should be calm, organized, and willing to manage the entire process on your behalf. If you're constantly checking in, you're not getting the service and attention you deserve.
In the end, your choice of listing agent will have a huge impact on the price you get for your home, the time it takes to sell your home, and ultimately, your peace of mind before, during, and long after the deal is done.

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