Not all Kalamazoo MI Realtors are the same. If you decide to seek the help of Kalamazoo Realtors when selling or buying your Kalamazoo MI area home, you need some good information before you make any moves.

You need to ask certain questions to make sure that you have the right person to fulfill your expectations, needs and wants. A lot of Kalamazoo MI Realtors would rather you not ask these questions, but ask them you should.  The answers can give you guidance in deciding whether to select this particular real estate agent.

In real estate, as in life - not all things are created equal.

Finding a Kalamazoo real estate agent to help with the transactio puts you on the bosses side of the desk and is like any hiring process. This is a large, very important financial decision, so you want to make sure you have the right person for the job. This is a list of questions you should be asking your agents:

First in a series. Is it easy for buyers to get information?

It may be news to you that the pair of marketing tools used by many Kalamazoo Realtors to market their listings (the open houses and newspaper ads their company runs) are actually not really effective.
The National Association of Realtors has reported the following statistics: 3% of the people who call on an advertisement purchase that home and less than 1% of the homes available at an open house secure a buyer as a result. How do the majority of houses in Kalamazoo Michigan sell? Plain and simple - The Multiple Listing Service. If a home is listed on the MLS by an agent, then every available agent in the business is eligible to show and sell that home.

II. How much do you get for commission and how do you earn it?

Don’t ever agree to any commission unless you are shown exactly how this agent earns it. Real Estate Commissions are NOT set by law - FACT

3. Do you have any assistants, and if so how many?

A majority of Kalamazoo MI Realtors work alone with no support, making it hard for them to give you a consistently higher level of service. There are several different segments in real estate jobs. You wouldn't expect a doctor or lawyer to answer phones or type letters either.  Kalamazoo  Realtors ought not waste their time with uncomplicated yet lengthy chores that they could easily assign to underlings. You should ask yourself how much time they really have to get you home in and if the agent doesn't have assistants to cover each aspect of your transaction.  Note: An assistant is much different than the company receptionist. The firm's secretary performs tasks for the entire Realtor staff, however an assistant solely answers to a single Realtor and is accredited as a real estate professional.

4. What methods do you use to get the attention of a potential buyer?

The agent will be able to demonstrate what methods they use to attract buyers. If they don't cooperate, hire someone else! Do not hire any agent that tells you their reputation will somehow attract buyers! Make them prove it!

V. How many home sales have been closed in the area where I live?

An agent should also provide you with a list of comparable sales of homes in your part of the Kalamazoo MI area.

6.  .What will you do specifically to attract buyers to OUR home?

If they expect to get your home sold by using only a big company ad, open houses or a mediocre website then you are in big trouble. Make them be specific.

7.  What is your SALES percentage in relation to the LIST price?

How well your agent performs in this particular area will give you an indication of the price you may receive when you sell your home.

8. .How many buyers are you currently working with?. Are you in possession of a list? How do you keep a record of people who buy from you?  The more networking connections your real estate agent has, the quicker your house will sell. If an agent has a lot of buyers and sets up an atmosphere that is reminiscent of an auction - that is where lots of buyers are bidding - it can have a real effect on the price you get for your house.
Nine. Different,what makes you? Why should I list my home with you?


10. Will I be able to delete or cancel my listing whenever I want?

You should be able to cancel your listing at any time if you decide not to sell your home or if you are not satisfied with the service being provided.  Don't ever sign anything unless this agent can guarantee, in writing that they will cancel.

11.  Ask them how their services compare Ask them about specific companies.

If the agent you are working with tries to make any other company look bad, don't hesitate to walk away and work with someone else. Get the facts for yourself!  

Get the facts about Kalamazoo Mi real estate at my website dedicated specifically to our area.  Visit http://HomesofSWMichigan.com and see for yourself.

If you are considering selling your Kalamazoo area home, one of the best first steps you can take is to ask me to send to you a FREE online market price evaluation.  Simply complete the form below and I will send to you via email a market value analysis using comparable homes in your neighborhood that are currently for sale and those that have recently sold.

Never a hassle.  Never an obligation.

Just complete the form below, provide your correct street address as well as your correct email address and I will provide the evaluation to you within a day or so.

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Joel Nelson
Keller Williams Realty - Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI

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