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Expert Insights: What Questions Should I Ask an Agent Interested in Selling My Home?

Interview at least three local agents who sell homes in your community. Ask them about the following:

The worth of your home. The agents should inspect the home and prepare a written comparative market analysis.

Marketing plans. These are a must. Make sure they include regular newspaper ads, the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—which gives your home maximum exposure to all local agents—and Internet marketing through the agent’s website and other online forums.

Length of the listing agreement. There are circumstances that are entirely market-specific for which a longer listing period will be appropriate. Ask your agent what is the best length of agreement for you.

Number of listings. Find out how many listings the agent now has and how many she normally sells. Too many listings—more than a dozen—with a low sales rate, may not be a good sign.

Get references. Ask for the names and phone numbers of recent home sellers. Call them and ask if they were satisfied with the level of service delivered by the agent.