First Time Home Sellers - 15 Questions to Help you find the Right Agent!

15 Questions To Help You Find The Right Agent to Sell Your Home

• Client Agent Relationship: Please describe your approach to the client/agent relationship?
• Setting the Price: What is your approach in pricing? If any Agent is substantially higher or lower they should be able to justify the price.
• Market Trends: What is handicapping the market currently?
• Negotiations: What are your negotiations techniques and how do they benefit sellers?
• Home Preparation: How would you suggest I maximize my homes sale potential?
• Team: Who else is on your team and what areas of the process do they work with?
• Qualified Buyers: How do you qualify buyers to ensure they meet the sales needs?
• Tech Savvy: Ask agents there ability to utilize the Internet? Over 75% of buyers use the Internet when searching for a new home. How are documents prepared, are you seeing them hand written, etc.?
• Cost: What are the possible hidden costs that can occur throughout the process?
• Offers: How can I tell a good offer from a bad one?
• Timing: How can I be sure it is the right time to sell?
• References: Can you provide references to review your service? Confirm they are Realtors®.
• Goals: How will you help us find our new home and how does it benefit us to use you to sell and buy?
• Communication: How will you report back to us activity on the home/process?
• Unique ability: What makes you stand apart from 1000+ agents in the area?

Kelly Turbevilleis one of South Orange County premier Realtors® focusing in the Saddleback Valley and the communities of Lake Forest, Portola Hills, Foothill Ranch, Trabuco Canyon, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. Whether she's helping a first time buyer accomplish the goal of homeownership, or coaching a homeowner on how to use their equity to step up into a nice home or use it to buy an investment property or finding exclusive properties for the high end consumer. Kelly is committed to making it happen. So if you're considering selling or buying a home in Saddleback Valley, call Kelly to schedule a free consultation. Whatever your dream, with Kelly at your side, It's Possible!

Articles by Kelly Turbeville:

Real Estate for Singles:

• Saddleback Church - Singles Activities
• Singles need love too
• Seven tips to ensure success for the Single Home
• Real Estate Trends For Singles - You Go Girls!
• South Orange County Real Estate for Singles
• Prince Charming or Castle?

Portola Hills, Community Directory and Information:

• Portola Hills Elementary - Thank You!
• Portola Hills - Buyer wanted for this beautiful Remodeled
• My Local GREEN Commitment!
• Portola Hills Elementary - Just Another Reason to Move Here
• Portola Hills eNews - Market Update
• Where Is Portola Hills, California
• Portola Hills, California Market Update
• Lake Forest Neighborhood Spotlight - Portola Hills

Local Information Published by Kelly:

• Lake Forest, California -4^th of July Celebration
• Saddleback Valley-Outdoor Activities - Get out there!
• Falcon View Estates-Santiago Canyon, CA-JUST BEAUTIFUL
• Foothill Ranch - Excellent Schools
• Mission Viejo Lake - Summer is on it's way!
• Rancho Santa Margarita - Summer Events
• Lake Forest, California Summer Concerts in The Park!
• Saddleback Valley High School Place Top in the Country

Home Buying and Selling Articles by Kelly

• Sorry Realtors, you might not like this - Buyer's Get A Buyer's Agent
• Those Who Own & Those Who Don't
• Mortgage Meltdown - Just Breath, Orange County, CA.
• Property Tax Assessment Appeals = $$ Back
• Orange County Info by Kelly:
• South Orange County Golf
• It's Hot in the O.C. - Water Conservations
• Expand Your Heart - Expand Your Business!
• YMCA of Orange County Reach Out Awards - Get Involved!