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Local Companies

Real Estate Boutique the
(208) 853-1006

Boise, ID

Action Real Estate
(208) 344-5479

Boise, ID

Hsc Real Estate
(208) 472-8830

Boise, ID

Grant Jim & Jan Real Estate
(208) 753-1079

8175 W State St
Boise, ID

Iverson Jerome B Rl Est
(208) 377-5144

6025 Randolph Dr
Boise, ID

Boise Real Estate Guide the
(208) 344-0828

Boise, ID

Champion Real Estate
(208) 375-8400

6477 W Fairview Ave
Boise, ID

Legacy Real Estate Group
(208) 336-1441

2582 Falling Brook Ln
Boise, ID

Live Oak Real Estate
(208) 378-9200

106 N 6th St
Boise, ID

John L Scott Real Estate
(208) 323-5946

5271 Morris Hill Rd
Boise, ID

How to Select a Listing Agent

by Realty Times Staff

If you've never sold a home before, the real estate world can seem intimidating... especially if you don't know where to start. Perhaps you're hoping that the real estate fairy will come and whisk you through the home selling process. Unfortunately, she's overbooked. Instead, you're going to have to get out there and find a suitable agent. You're probably full of questions. Don't panic yet. We're full of answers.

Where do I look for potential agents?

Look for agents who have a market presence in your neighborhood. Agents "farm" certain areas, making them experts in particular neighborhoods, types of homes, or even special clientele such as seniors or first-time homeowners. Look for an agent with expertise in your neighborhood for your type of home.

If you know an agent, or one of your friends raved about theirs you should think about contacting them first.

Check out advertisements. In the homes section of the newspaper, agents will advertise their listings and sometimes the homes they've sold. See which agents have the most listings/sold homes. Busy agents are good agents.

You can also look on our web site for agents in your area. Just click on "AGENTS" and this will take you to a list of states. Next, select the city you're closest to/in. A list of agents will show up. There's even a link there to tell you what all the letters after an agents name mean. Also, you might try www.realtor.com which has a similar setup.

I don't know any agents. Should I look for someone with a small company or a big franchise?

Bonnie Sparks' book: If you're clueless about selling your house and want to know more, published by Dearborn, points out that some people "prefer independent agencies because such companies can operate in ways that are tailored to the customers in their local markets, without kow-towing to a home office halfway across the country." Boutique companies often have a stronger market presence in their niche than larger companies with more agents. Just make sure your type of home and your neighborhood match their niche.

Other sellers prefer franchises because of their large networking capabilities and advertising budgets. For example, Coldwell Banker puts all their listings on the Internet, matches the criteria to buyers' requests, and then emails them when homes are listed meeting their criteria.

I've found several agents I'm comfortable with... how do I choose just one?

Bonnie Sparks' book also lists seven questions which help "clue you in on how competent the firm is and how it conducts its business."

How many years have you been in the business? Just because someone's been in the business for a long time doesn't necessarily mean that they're good. You don't want an agent that's just been skimming by for the past 15 years. However, these agents usually will have built up a reputation and be able to provide recommendations. But don't overlook the agent who is just starting out - they can ...

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