I recently read an article regarding whether or not it makes a difference if you use a Realtor who is local to your area or one who is a little outside of the immediate area. In large cities and metropolitan areas, this could very well be a important factor. This got me to thinking about what questions you should ask when interviewing a Realtor who is applying for the job of marketing your home for sale. Over the course of the next few days, I am going to address these different questions and explain what they could mean to you.
Today's question:
Are you familiar with my specific community? Here in the Naples and Marco Island area of Florida, that question has a much different meaning than in other parts of the country. We have hundreds of "communities" (or subdivisions, as they are known in other states) as well as specific geographic areas, each with their own nuances. Some of the communities are gated, require membership in a golf club or other type of club, allow pets, don't allow pets, have beach clubs, etc. We also have many boating accessible communities and areas which create questions about access to the Gulf of Mexico, seawalls, docks and much more. The best way to handle these important points of knowledge is to make a list of the details of where you live that you feel a prospective Realtor should be familiar with in order to help you sell your home. Be specific, don't just ask "are you familiar with my community?" Instead, ask "what do you know about my community?" Knowing this ahead of time will greatly reduce your time and stress as you go through the process of selling your home.
Tomorrow's discussion: What MLS are you a member of?
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