Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Why Agent Selection Really Matters When Selling a HomeWhy agent selection really matters when selling a home1. There are a LOT of choices, the Pikes Peak region over 4900+, some have the experience, some do not.  The sad part is most homes sellers expect that agents are experts…however…There is little training in the industry in:MarketingSalesNegotiatingClosingIn Colorado, we go through 1 month of school it gets a license and are thrown the market to go get sales…That was my experience when I started and I came from a tech type background as a Navy Veteran and Commercial Pilot there was training and procedures, memory items for absolutely EVERYTHING…Not so in real estate.3. So, I would caution would be home sellers from picking the agent who offers the lowest price.. all agents are NOT the same…4. It’s not about the lowest commission you can get.  Those are agent who take bad photos, don’t help you stage, and suggest low prices for a quick sale.5. You will actually net MORE money hiring a quality agent who kn