7 Questions to Ask Your Vaughan Real Estate Agent Before Selling

No two homes are identical, and the same thing goes for real estate agents. When you begin your home selling journey, knowing how to find the best possible agent can seem overwhelming. We’re here to help. As experts in the local market, we know the selling process inside and out and understand the anxieties sellers face when searching for an agent. 

If you’re interviewing a real estate agent to list your home in Vaughan, here are 7 questions you should ask. 

Getting ready to move? Explore our approach to selling here. 

1. Do You Specialize in the Area?

Despite being part of a large metropolitan area, market trends can vary based on township and even neighbourhood. A great agent will often specialize in one specific market. Not only will a specialized agent have a detailed understanding of past and present trends in the area, but they’ll also know which buyer audiences your home is best suited for. 

2. How Many Homes Have You Sold in Vaughan?

While a real estate agent may have years of experience, it’s important that their unique expertise can effectively cater to you. When interviewing a potential agent, ask specifically how many homes in your area they’ve sold. This can verify whether or not they are as experienced in the Vaughan market as they may claim. 

Getting ready to sell your home? Explore these helpful blog posts. 

• What do Home Buyers Look For?
• The Dos and Don’ts of Selling Your Home
• A Seller’s Guide to Multiple Offers

3. How Will You Determine My Home’s Value?

Some sellers may be surprised to learn that not every real estate agent will value your home the same. Choosing the best asking price is a massively important part of your home sale, and you’ll want to work with an agent who knows what they’re talking about. 

While any real estate agent can offer a suggested listing price, it’s important that they can justify how they arrived at that number, as their reasoning will have a direct impact on the negotiation stage of your home sale. 

4. What’s Your Approach to Marketing?

Regardless of how competitive a market may be, marketing is a crucial step in the sale of your home. It’s important that your agent can showcase your home wherever buyers are looking. In 2022, most buyers will first find your home online, therefore your agent should have a strong digital marketing strategy. Along with standard MLS platforms, ask about their approach to social media, paid promotion and traditional advertising methods. 

5. How Should I Prepare My Home For the Market?

A great agent knows what it takes to get the best offer for your home. More often than not this involves some preparation. For instance, if your home is older, you may need to make certain upgrades or renovations before it’s ready to list. As this will involve upfront costs, ask about which repairs they feel are necessary and what kind of ROI you can expect. 

Staging is also a critical part of the selling process. Not only can staging help your home sell faster, but it can also help you bring in higher offers. Ask any potential agent you may work with about their approach to staging. Some agencies even have in-house staging teams which can speed up the process. 

Want to learn more about the importance of staging? Check out our blog post on the topic here. 

6. What if I’m Unhappy With the Service I Receive?

While real estate agents are happy to make promises during the interview stage, keeping them is a whole different story. While listing agreements are generally beneficial for sellers, it is possible to get stuck with an agent who turns out to be less than you hoped for. 

A great real estate agent will offer you an exit strategy should you feel they aren’t living up to their promises. At Lino Arci Team, we offer all of our clients an Easy Exit Guarantee, meaning you can cancel your listing agreement with us for any reason up until you begin receiving offers. 

Selling your home for the first time? Check out these helpful resources on our blog. 

• Tips For Selling a Home in Winter
• The Top 5 Common Mistakes Home Sellers Make
• How to Sell Your Home in a Hurry

7. Do You Offer Other Guarantees For Sellers?

While moving can be an exciting process, selling your home can come with some stressful uncertainties. If you’re interviewing a potential agent, ask about any protective guarantees they may offer sellers. At Lino Arci Team, we’ve implemented a unique approach to ensure our sellers enjoy a truly risk-free experience. 

Beginning with our ‘Your Home Sold Guaranteed’, if your home doesn’t sell, we will buy it from you. Next, we can help protect you from market fluctuations and undercut offers with our ‘100% of Asking Price Guarantee’, which ensures you are paid fairly for your home. 

Want to learn more about Your Home Sold Guaranteed? Explore our blog post on the topic here.