David Smeriglio-Sutton Group Real Estate Agent Homes, Houses For Sale In Toronto, Ontario

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Whether you are selling or buying a home, selecting a real estate sales professional is one of the most important decisions you will make during the process. There are some very important things you should consider when choosing a real estate professional. For a more in depth analysis on how to choose an agent please contact me for my Free Insider Report Booklet titled "20 Key Questions To Ask Your Next agent".

In the meantime here are a few fundementals.

A real estate agent is an individual who works for a real estate brokerage firm and represents your interests during the sales process. In return for the services provided, you'll pay an agreed-upon commission based on the final selling price when the sale is made. This fee is discharged from the proceeds of the sale.

Your real estate agent should perform the following services:

draw up the "listing agreement" - your formal contract with the real estate brokerage firm
explain the home-selling process to you in detail
provide you with a comprehensive market analysis that compares your home with similar properties
recently sold in your area (individual features, condition, asking and selling prices)
provide advice on enhancing your home's sales appeal
design and implement a marketing plan (including advertising schedule) to promote your home
screen and pre-qualify potential buyers, schedule appointments and bring buyers through
negotiate the offer to purchase on your behalf and present your counter-offers to the buyer
generally advise you of legal and financial responsibilities
assist you in completing the sale

You may want to interview several sales professionals before selecting one to represent you. If you are selling your home, the real estate sales professionals you interview should cover the following items during the interview:

pricing your home
increasing your home's value
marketing strengths
negotiating the sale -The seller's agent should review every offer with you and help you evaluate all aspects of each offer and its financial implications.
an overview of the local standard Contract For Sale along with typical addenda and a copy for your review

If you are buying a home, the real estate professionals you interview should cover the following:

agency relationships
how much home you can afford
the difference between being "pre-qualified" for a mortgage and being "pre-approved" for a mortgage
key features you "must have" in your new home vs. those you would like to have
how to evaluate and compare the homes you see
an overview of the local standard Contract For Sale along with typical addenda and give you a copy for review
the types of inspections you will want to have done on the property you select

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