By Elizabeth Putnam, Real Estate Broker | Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty | Asheville & Western North Carolina
Choosing your listing agent is one of the most important decisions you'll make when selling your home.
Experience matters. So do communication, market knowledge, creativity, and the ability to tell you things you might not necessarily want to hear.
I encourage sellers to interview agents, ask questions, and understand exactly what services will be provided.
And here's something many sellers don't realize: You don't have to wait until you're ready to put a sign in the yard to talk with an agent.
If you're thinking about selling in six months or even a year, it's not too early to start planning. Read more: Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent
Step 2: Schedule a Listing Consultation
A great listing consultation should be much more than a quick walk through your home followed by a suggested asking price.
Your agent should take time to understand your goals, tour your property, discuss improvements, review market information, explain agency relationships, and outline how they would approach selling your home.
You should also leave the conversation understanding the proposed listing agreement, compensation structure, and marketing services.
Plan on spending an hour or two with each agent. This is an important decision, and it's worth the time.
Ready to Start the Conversation?
Whether you plan to list next month or next year, I'm happy to talk through your goals, your timeline and what the process could look like for your home. Get in touch whenever you're ready.
Next up: Step 2: What to Expect During a Listing Consultation
- Selling Guide
