Great questions to ask a real estate agent before you hire them

Great questions to ask a real estate agent before you hire them

Are you a full time real estate agent? This is very important--in this market only about 25% of the agents actually do real estate full time.

How long have you been in the real estate business?

How is your reputation with other agents?

What specific training have you had to handle the sale of my property?

May I see a list of what you plan to do to market my property?

Who do you think will buy my property?

Do you have letters of recommendation from past clients and can I call them?

What was your background before you became an agent?

Remember, to make sure you don't pick an agent because they gave you the highest price. Some agents will take overpriced listings so they can get buyers from your home and then sell them houses that are priced right for today's market. You don't want to help other people sell their home do you?