The Real Estate Checklist
Choosing the right sales representative

Sales Representative Name: _______________________________________
Company Name: _______________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ________________________________________________
Website Address: ______________________________________________

General Information

Did the sales representative listen, understand and document my needs?
Would I be in control of the process?
Is there a written guarantee documenting my expectations?
Are there partnerships with other companies involved in the selling/buying process that would help make the process easier or save me money?
How much do you know about the market area that I want to buy/sell in?
How can you reassure me that you will service my needs? (eg. Do you have written testimonials from prior clients, letters or recommendation, etc)?
Do you specialize in any particular part of the market? eg. luxury homes, first time buyers, relocation. And do you focus more on buyers or more on the selling market?
Questions for Buyers

How will you keep me informed of new listings fitting my requirements?
What financing alternatives, if any, do you or your firm offer to help determine what I can afford to buy?
What costs are involved in the buying process? (eg. real estate fees, legal fees, closing costs, downpayment, etc.)?
Questions for Sellers

Will you be promoting my home using the internet?
Do you have any suggestions or information on how to sell my house faster?
How much is my home worth? How can you prove this is a fair price to list it?
What types of marketing services will be offered?
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Your Overall Comments:
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