What role does an office play when selling a house?

[Michael Stole]

I know that a broker can have many offices located in different places. Some brokers may provide better services in one area, while another broker better in another area.

My question is when choosing a listing agent to sell a house of yours, will you consider which office s/he is working for? or just the agent his own reputation?

Will the office make any different or make any contribution in the process of selling a house?

Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.

[Zach Sikes]

Michael

There are a couple of different things that you need to consider. Sometimes different Realtors have different marketing strategies and budgets. Sometimes particular offices do group marketing. That is about the only reason a particular office matters.

So, the most important thing you really should be looking for is how effective a particular agent's marketing is. Just about all agents will add your home to the MLS and the websites that take info from the MLS. You need to ask what the agent can do above and beyond that.

With that in mind, the other MOST important thing is to price your home right the first time! So, an agent's perspective on your area is extremely important.