LIST OF QUESTIONS TO ASK A REALTOR

[Mansoor Fazel]

Here is a list of questions I ask when interviewing a realtor. Please add to this list if you have any additional recommendations :

Questions to ask a potential realtor:

20.Have you worked with out of town buyers before?

19.Do you own any rentals yourself? Have you ever before?

18.Do you have a handyman or repair company you could refer me to?

17.Do you ever assist people looking for homes to rent?

16.What are the ratios of buyers to sellers that you deal with?

15.Can you do video walk through, FaceTime, skype sessions?

14.Can you provide a CMA (Comprehensive Market Analysis ) for purchase price & Fair market rents in this area?

13.Are you flexible with your commissions\fees?

12.How long have you been a real estate agent?

11.How many homes have you sold this year?

10.How many homes do you currently have listed?

9.Are homes in your area going at, above, or below listing?

8.Can you provide a list of referrals?

7.Do you have any recommendations for inspection companies?

6.What are some of the perks of working with you over another realtor?

5.Have you done any property management?

4.What’s the demographics like? Job Market? Schools?

3.What are some of the highlights of neighborhood(s) you specialize in?

2.What’s the average cap rate in your area?

• 1.Do you have any experience dealing with investment properties?

[John Warren]

@Mansoor Fazel

This looks like a pretty exhaustive list to me. Do you buy a lot out of state and end up screening a lot of brokers?