Thank you Audra! I am finding your videos very helpful! I did download the 13 questions but some of them are quite different from the ones you mentioned in your video and I am wondering if you also have preferred answers to them? For instance, I would not know what the 5 best methods of finding buyers is. What should I look for in a marketing plan? What are the online platforms that an agent should use and do they cost money to the agent? What time period should I use for the absorption rate? Those are the main questions that I have now. Thank you again for teaching us!!!
Hi Audra, please send the 13 questions. I am a Realtor in NW Arkansas. My market and niche are very different from yours, but feel I am learning more from you than just about any training in the office. You're fun, entertaining, and super enthusiastic in your videos. I have been recommending your videos to other agents in this area. Thanks so much!
Thank you Audra for the detailed information for selecting a seller’s agent. Your knowledge and dedication to be a top realtor shines through. Would appreciate a copy of the 13 questions. Thank you!
Hello Audra, I really enjoy listening to your videos. I am looking for a realtor and I'm sure the 13 questions you have to share will be very helpful in my search. Thanks so much and have a wonderful day!
Well Audra certainly comes off as a professional ! My wife markets luxury property in NYC for one of largest marketing companies, I sent her this to watch. There is alot of excellent information in this video. As someone who owns several properties on both coasts I can tell you there are literally tons of agents out there that are clueless. I will be interviewing Audra (based on this video) to possibly represent me in the sale of my Orange County costal island property soon.
@Audra Your videos are the BEST!! How come you don't have the questions from your video on the handout? Thoubh, the questions are very good ones. Also, I think an IMPORTANT question should be "What is your demographic competency in this area?
We are getting ready to interview agents to sell our house. I wish I could hire you but living in Colorado not possible. I have just discovered your channel and I have learned SO MUCH from you. How can I get a copy of the questions?
Happy to help!! You can send me an email at audra@lambertgrouphomes.com or you can fill out the link here: lambert.homes/questions-to-ask. Best of luck!!
Excellent video. I have bought and sold 18 homes and am thinking about moving one last time . Your 13 questions and this video will help me select the best agent to list my home for sure. We own a home which is in a retirement community where most if not all homes sell pretty quickly in the greater Atlanta area.Our home is almost 10 years old and is in very good shape. That said, it has the original carpet in it and the interior has not been painted. The home was actually built by a retired realtor who passed away 5 years ago. The quality of our carpet is very high and is a neutral color. The original paint is very high quality and , at least in my opinion, doesnt need painting to sell it. If we knew we were going to remain in this home permanently I would paint it different colors but all of the rooms on the first level are in medium to light colors and the lower level is painted in attractive but much darker colors. Just wondering if i should spend the money to replace the carpet now vs being prepared to offer a carpeting allowance, and same question re painting interior now vs being prepared to offer paint allowance. I always feel that a seller is better off to be prepared to offer a paint and/or carpet allowance than to replace or repaint in carpet or paint that sellers dont like even when selecting light tones etc. I plan to discuss that with the listing agents i will meet with but other than having the carpet cleaned...very high quality carpet...I am leaning more toward offering allowances. Your thoughts appreciated. I just replaced our ist floor HVAC unit for $11K so not too excited about paying for new interior paint of 3660 sq ft or WTW carpeting for about 2000 sq ft. Thanks so much. BTW my won lives in Tarzana and while he has no plans to move, do you cover that area from Orange? I doubt you need to but just asking.
Appreciate the compliment...and am happy to assist. It sounds to me like your home is in good shape. I would hire a trusted realtor to give you better insight as to what you area demands as it relates to buyer expectations. Often times you don't need to odder credits or allowances. If homes move quickly in your area, you might get multiple offers. I haven't seen your property or know your neighborhood...but an expert real estate agent can give you the property direction. I would invest as little as possible when selling a home. I do not cover Tarzana...it quite a drive for me. However, I am honored that you would consider referring me. Means a lot. You'll do great when selling your home. I can tell you go the extra mile, researching, and making good decision. Best of luck to you!!
@@AudraLambert Not surprised by your answer about Tarzana. I used to travel to John Wayne airport regularly and then go to LA for business...Not fun! My wife's granddaughter is a brand new realtor in Southern Ohio and is highly intelligent and personable. She will benefit greatly from following your videos as she learns the business even though S.Cal and Cincinnati are very different markets.Thanks again.
thank you! Here you go Interview Questions to ask a Listing agent (top 13 Questions): lambert.homes/questions-to-ask Video on interviewing a listing agent: • Interview Questions for Real Estate ...
Thank you so much for making this informative video. Could you please send me the list of those 13 questions you have mentioned at the end of the video? Thank you.
I recently came across you & your videos. Congrats on reaching 50K subscribers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I would love a copy of those 13 questions. I’m in the Midwest - metro greater Detroit area. Thank you.
I really like this video and I really enjoyed it every interesting. I am looking for a realtor. I would like to know those 13 questions that way he will understand I’m coming with my A game and there ain’t no surprises..
You are very straight forward and get to the point and I LOVE all of your advices. I am a new agent and trying to get my first listing. How should I answer for the question of how many transactions have I done recently? I am not an experienced agent yet, but I am very passionate and love being a realtor.
Well, I would try to avoid the question...I would focus on your strengths in the listing meeting. I never had a buyer ask me how many homes I have sold (although they can look me up online). If you are working under a broker, I would suggest being mentored by someone experienced. You can always tout the sales of your broker since the listing agreement is between your seller and the broker. Just get permission from your broker/realtors who have listed/sold these homes to allow you to use this in a presentation. Also, if you have a mentor (highly recommend) you can add them as a co-listing agent and use their sales to establish credibility strength. Its really hard starting off in this business...no matter how passionate you may be. My recommendation: what a lot of TH-cam video on real estate (get educated) and find someone who can mentor you. This business is not easy. You need all the support you can get. Best of luck to you!
Hello Audra, could you please elaborate on the "How often do you follow up with the Buyer's Agent or Title or Escrow?" question. I do not understand this question. Thank you.
Sure! The listing agent should be coordinating and checking in with escrow and title (not sure if your area uses escrow and title). If your area uses attorneys instead, they the agent should be following up regularly. The agent should make sure the proper paper works is in motion, earnest money is received. grand deeds are notarized. If there is a lender involved, then the agent should make sure the lender is tracking on their commitments. The listing agent should be managing the contingency timelines will all parties involved.
Over the years conducting national job searches resulting in relocations so I’ve bought and sold many homes in CA, AZ, MD, NC , MN wish I had the recommendations from ALL of your Videos . However, because of the many drastic economic downturns resulting in Corporate Layoffs etc. like many I’ve been forced to sell my homes in CA and Az at a loss. So have many of my friends not much protection there!!
OK - comps! Pre -interviewed , testing-the-water w two agents. IMHO both failed the pre-test on Comps Agent 1: First spoken Sentence was " It’s going to VERY hard to get comps" Me: thinking "isn't that your main function?" Second Agent: Here's some comps from past year. Me: Your comps are ALL 70+ yrs older than our custom-built 20yr house, and were 'flipped' with cheap 'updates', but not well built. Think I need realtor with construction background & understanding that comps in downtown area can be within a mile of listing, not archaic, faux neighborhood boundaties which no longer exist. Thanks for the venting space and if you know a Smart, relaxed, creative, non-patronizing Realtor in Columbus OH- please share!
Hello there! I do recommend going with an agent who has completed several sales in your area in the last 12 months (go check your agent's history on Zillow). It really doesn't matter if they are a broker and/or agent. I know some broker's that shouldn't have their license...and others who do a great job....same for agents. I really would focus on their experience (in your area), the services they are providing, and the response they receive from other past clients. Also make sure they have a great social media platform to sell your home...that really is the way we are selling homes. Best of luck to you!!
Thanks for sharing important tips. Can you please send me the list? I’m thinking of interior painting the whole house with $20k, before listing in Washington state. Is it a good price to put in or should I try to sell as is? Appreciate your input 😃
Thanks for reaching out. Please send me your email and I will forward you those 13 questions. My email is audra@lambertgrouphomes.com I consistently recommend my clients to paint the interior of their homes a white or neutral color. I am not an expert. In the Washington state real estate market. I would research your area to see what your competition is doing (other properties in similar prices that have sold and/or are on the market). If your competition is has their properties in tip top shape (paint included), you may want to make the investment. If you are interviewing realtors (highly recommend you interview at least 3), I would suggest asking them this same question. They should know what is customary in your area. Best of luck to you!
Your videos are so informative and you are amazing! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I wish you were in San Diego! My question is regarding the need for a new roof when selling a home. Our roof needs to be replaced. Should we do so before listing or wait and negotiate it in the sell of the home? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Hello There! Appreciate your compliment. Means a lot. I am not an expert in your area..however, I do think San Diego county is still strong with lower inventories. The market is changing drastically right now. Mortgage rates are over 7% and trending up. This will effect buyer demand at most price points. Time is of the essence. I think the main question is how quickly and how costly is the roof? With the changing market, I am recommending my clients to put their houses on the market sooner than later...with or without updating their properties. I wouldn't negotiate a new roof upfront to your buyers. You never know, you may get multiple offers with a buyer willing to take the house as is. Once again, I don't know your house or your market but can tell you time is not your friend. Putting a new roof on your house is usually very expensive and takes a lot of time.
Why hire a listing agent? How often do the they procure a buyer? Get your home on the MLS with fsbo flat fee service then comp the buyers agent 2-2.5% and save massively.
You know, I should do a video on this topic because I get it all the time. First off, honest is always the best policy. If you loose a friend over a listing your house, then they are not much of a friend anyhow. I would suggest you tell your friend that you don't like mixing business with friendship. Let her know you are interviewing several agents and that you want to treat the sale of your home as a business decision. There has been many a story of agents representing their friends home for sale and then after the sale they are no longer friends due to complications. This happened to me: My best friend used another agent to sell her house (she hired a newer agent with only 12 sales under her belt)...it was a $10m property. I know I would have done a better job..and yes I was butt hurt over it...BUT ultimately it was the decision she made for various reasons...I respect her for it and we are still friends. A true professional knows you can win them all and handles disappointments with grace. Who you hire to sell your home is EXTREMELY important. Best of luck...let me know how it goes:)
I had my neighbor who was my friend sell my home. I knew her for 25 years. She had just renewed her realtor’s license. She changed me 6% to sell my home. I had never sold a home. She told me I could trust her and I blindly did. She wouldn’t put an offer while in Escrow because I didn’t have the money in my hands. I felt completely gutted by her. I lived in hotels for months because I was homeless once my home sold.
great tips! Just thinking of selling a house and wondering how to find a good listing agent. Subscribed to your channel. How can I get that 13 questions list? Thanks.
HI Audra, i would love to get a copy of your 13 questions. I find your videos very insightful and wish you were here in MD. We are contemplating selling our home and are looking for solid advice. We have a home with a gorgeous view of the water and Assateague National Seashore if that provides and special considerations. Thanks Much!
Audra, what do you consider to be necessary as far as disclosure? I have heard Agents say you should disclose everything so that they don't come back later and sue you. In my case, I live in a 102 year old house. One of the bedroom ceilings collapsed. I had it re-plastered and it is fine now. Must I disclose this? A Buyer might be concerned that other ceilings may collapse which considering the house's age may very well happen. But that should be something the Buyer should know going in buying an old house. I don't want to trick anybody but I don't want to underscore potential problems that may not occur either. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.
Hello there! Yes, I would disclose as much as you can especially if a ceiling collapsed. In fact, I would have the disclosures filled out before you put your house on the market. Once you get an offer, I would send over the disclosures to the buyer so there are no surprises (before offer acceptance). If a house is 102 years old then there are obviously going to be some continued maintenance on the property. I would just give facts on the disclosures. Give invoices from the work completed if you have it. Its never a good idea to under disclose. It could come back and bite ya.
Well, not sure how you could rank agents efficiently. You could only do that by measuring the number of sales, volume, and reviews. Which to be fair, is what Zillow does already. Its really not an accurate measure. I. think every state should have an easy way to report "bad" agent. If there are any violations on their record, it should be public knowledge and easily available. If I want to report a bad agent, it takes WAY too much time to file a complaint, then I have to have a hearing, then nothing is done anyway...what's the point? My time is more valuable. I do think consumers should be doing a better job filling out reviews on agents they have worked with...good or bad.
Really depends on the color and condition of your paint. If its in good shape and a lighter color, you may be fine. I find most homeowners usually repaint. Not a bad idea.
Ahh..well, that's not good. Every seller is required to disclose what they know about the property they are selling..even if you are selling AS IS. If you have a property you have inherited or have not idea what's wrong with it...you still have to disclose that. Yikes...who did you hire?
Great question! As an agent, I can look it up on MLS. One way for a seller or buyer to look up an agent is to look up their Zillow sales history. Zillow isn't always accurate...but its a good place to check. Also, if agents don't keep their profile current, I would be a bit concerned anyway. Best of luck.
WOW, Audra, I was hoping to find a video from you on this subject. I will need a new realtor here to sell my home within the next year since the one I had when I bought this house really betrayed me in many ways with her dishonesty and unethical behavior. I would NEVER hire her again after what she put me through. Anyhow, I will note your questions and put them with my realtor notes for future reference. But one thing is that I would NEVER hire a realtor who wants a six-month listing. I firmly believe that if a realtor cannot sell a home in three months or less, then that realtor needs to find out what he or she is doing wrong. Thanks again for sharing your professional expertise. Take care and be well! 😊
I just found your TH-cam channel last week and I've been hooked! I've been talking about wanting to move out of my area in South Carolina for a few years now, but only in the last five weeks or so have I taken that claim seriously. I've been doing my do diligence when it comes to prepping myself for selling my current place while trying to buy at the same time. This will be my first time selling, so I want to be as prepared as possible and not run the risk of potentially being swindled by local realtor companies, and making sure I know what to look for with the right one! Your videos have been incredibly direct and helpful for someone who's fairly new to the home owning side of things! I'd really appreciate it if you would be so kind as to send me that list of yours if it's still available on your end!
So glad you are getting value out of my videos. You're going to do great. You can download my checklist in the links in the description box...or click here: lambert.homes/staging-checklist lambert.homes/questions-to-ask. BEST OF LUCK!!
Oh, how I wish I would have known all this.. My agent knew that someone was driving in from another state, but he hurried to my home with a full-price cash offer before the folks came in from another state.....well, could it be because he would only be getting half the commission? Probably...
All good stuff. Add one more question, how will they handle the problems that show up in the home inspection? Are you doing the inspection for negotiation purposes or are you doing it for your own education and future budgeting? Agents who show up at the inspection with their pad of paper asking me what should go on the negotiation list verses just reading the inspection report is a really good sign you hired the wrong agent. This is not adding value and proves you don't know anything about the property your advising your buyer to purchase. You do the inspection to avoid major issues and use the rest of the report to budget future expenses. If your agent is going to bat for you over a simple fix like a outlet or broken door then your just wasting your time.
Hello, I am only licensed in California. However, a member of my team moved out to Vegas. She is an excellent agent. Her name is Brigitte Belanger. Very seasoned agent.
So no Newer Agents then? Thats all Im getting... Nevermind the "Seasoned" or Multiple Contract Agents could have coupious amounts of Closings but are rude to newer agents..
Will not pay 6% commission that most are asking, everything is negotiable, when an agent says right up front what they are expecting for a commission that should be a red flag
Interview Questions to ask a Listing agent (top 13 Questions): lambert.homes/questions-to-ask Video on interviewing a listing agent: • Interview Questions for Real Estate ...
There is a link with the question you can download more questions in the description box or just go to this link directly. Its free:) lambert.homes/questions-to-ask
I really enjoy listening to your video ❤
Buh i need the 13 questions please? 🙏🏻
AMEN, as a listing agent they are blessed to have you! I pray that all you give out will come back to you 100 fold...
Thank you so much! That's so nice! Really appreciate your comment.
....Indeed your sellers/buyers are very lucky to have you !
Thank you Audra! I am finding your videos very helpful! I did download the 13 questions but some of them are quite different from the ones you mentioned in your video and I am wondering if you also have preferred answers to them? For instance, I would not know what the 5 best methods of finding buyers is. What should I look for in a marketing plan? What are the online platforms that an agent should use and do they cost money to the agent? What time period should I use for the absorption rate? Those are the main questions that I have now. Thank you again for teaching us!!!
Would appreciate a copy of the 13 questions. Thank you!
Hi Audra, please send the 13 questions. I am a Realtor in NW Arkansas. My market and niche are very different from yours, but feel I am learning more from you than just about any training in the office. You're fun, entertaining, and super enthusiastic in your videos. I have been recommending your videos to other agents in this area. Thanks so much!
Could I please have the 13 questions. Thanks so much, we are trying to find a realtor!
Thank you Audra for the detailed information for selecting a seller’s agent. Your knowledge and dedication to be a top realtor shines through. Would appreciate a copy of the 13 questions. Thank you!
I can feel your pasión through your words for a listing presentation 👏👏👏
Ahh...thanks!!
Love this video.. so really there are 19 questions to be asking an agent. Great agent training material to anticipate needing to give your answer.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Audra, I really enjoy listening to your videos. I am looking for a realtor and I'm sure the 13 questions you have to share will be very helpful in my search. Thanks so much and have a wonderful day!
Good points! Thank you!
Well Audra certainly comes off as a professional ! My wife markets luxury property in NYC for one of largest marketing companies, I sent her this to watch. There is alot of excellent information in this video. As someone who owns several properties on both coasts I can tell you there are literally tons of agents out there that are clueless. I will be interviewing Audra (based on this video) to possibly represent me in the sale of my Orange County costal island property soon.
She can’t even pronounce Realtor correctly!
@@vincenzolee6576 what is your point ?
Are you saying she is not knowledgeable ?
Thank you! I’m going to ask my agent some of these questions this afternoon! I appreciate all your videos!
Oh good...good luck!
Can I please have the questions? Thank you in advance!!
Would you please share the 13 questions to ask prospective realtors. Thank you.
@Audra Your videos are the BEST!! How come you don't have the questions from your video on the handout? Thoubh, the questions are very good ones. Also, I think an IMPORTANT question should be "What is your demographic competency in this area?
We are getting ready to interview agents to sell our house. I wish I could hire you but living in Colorado not possible. I have just discovered your channel and I have learned SO MUCH from you. How can I get a copy of the questions?
Happy to help!! You can send me an email at audra@lambertgrouphomes.com or you can fill out the link here: lambert.homes/questions-to-ask. Best of luck!!
How do i find out how many sales my agent has had in a year? Thank you 🙏
so what did you do when you were a new agent with zero transactions
Door knocked and called my friends and let them know I was in real estate
I love your videos … would you please send me the list of 13 questions to ask while interviewing a prospective realtor … thank you, Dean
Would love to hear the thirteen questions please.thanks
Hi Henry, I need to email them to you. You can send me an email at audra@lambertgrouphomes.com. I will send the list right over to you.
Excellent video. I have bought and sold 18 homes and am thinking about moving one last time . Your 13 questions and this video will help me select the best agent to list my home for sure. We own a home which is in a retirement community where most if not all homes sell pretty quickly in the greater Atlanta area.Our home is almost 10 years old and is in very good shape. That said, it has the original carpet in it and the interior has not been painted. The home was actually built by a retired realtor who passed away 5 years ago. The quality of our carpet is very high and is a neutral color. The original paint is very high quality and , at least in my opinion, doesnt need painting to sell it. If we knew we were going to remain in this home permanently I would paint it different colors but all of the rooms on the first level are in medium to light colors and the lower level is painted in attractive but much darker colors. Just wondering if i should spend the money to replace the carpet now vs being prepared to offer a carpeting allowance, and same question re painting interior now vs being prepared to offer paint allowance. I always feel that a seller is better off to be prepared to offer a paint and/or carpet allowance than to replace or repaint in carpet or paint that sellers dont like even when selecting light tones etc. I plan to discuss that with the listing agents i will meet with but other than having the carpet cleaned...very high quality carpet...I am leaning more toward offering allowances. Your thoughts appreciated. I just replaced our ist floor HVAC unit for $11K so not too excited about paying for new interior paint of 3660 sq ft or WTW carpeting for about 2000 sq ft. Thanks so much. BTW my won lives in Tarzana and while he has no plans to move, do you cover that area from Orange? I doubt you need to but just asking.
Appreciate the compliment...and am happy to assist. It sounds to me like your home is in good shape. I would hire a trusted realtor to give you better insight as to what you area demands as it relates to buyer expectations. Often times you don't need to odder credits or allowances. If homes move quickly in your area, you might get multiple offers. I haven't seen your property or know your neighborhood...but an expert real estate agent can give you the property direction. I would invest as little as possible when selling a home. I do not cover Tarzana...it quite a drive for me. However, I am honored that you would consider referring me. Means a lot. You'll do great when selling your home. I can tell you go the extra mile, researching, and making good decision. Best of luck to you!!
@@AudraLambert Not surprised by your answer about Tarzana. I used to travel to John Wayne airport regularly and then go to LA for business...Not fun! My wife's granddaughter is a brand new realtor in Southern Ohio and is highly intelligent and personable. She will benefit greatly from following your videos as she learns the business even though S.Cal and Cincinnati are very different markets.Thanks again.
I love your TH-cam videos!
And would LOVE a copy of those thirteen questions please & thank you 😃
Great job explaining things!!!
Audra, were your thirteen questions different than the ones you covered in the video? I'm interested in getting a copy, thanks.
Love your videos !! Can you please send me the 13 questions.
thank you! Here you go Interview Questions to ask a Listing agent (top 13 Questions):
lambert.homes/questions-to-ask
Video on interviewing a listing agent: • Interview Questions for Real Estate ...
I wish you were on the East Coast in the Bethesda area!!! Love you Audra!!
Ahhh...thanks so much!! Really appreciate your comment.
Hi Audra, Can I please hace the list of 13 questions. Thank you!
Thank you so much for making this informative video. Could you please send me the list of those 13 questions you have mentioned at the end of the video? Thank you.
Sure...you can download a copy of the questions on website...just click this link: lambert.homes/questions-to-ask
So helpful! Could I have the list of questions?
I recently came across you & your videos. Congrats on reaching 50K subscribers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I would love a copy of those 13 questions. I’m in the Midwest - metro greater Detroit area. Thank you.
Yes, of course. Just send me an email: audra@lambertgrouphomes.com. I'll get those questions to you. So glad you are getting value out of my videos.
I would love the list of questions please 🙏
I really like this video and I really enjoyed it every interesting. I am looking for a realtor. I would like to know those 13 questions that way he will understand I’m coming with my A game and there ain’t no surprises..
You are very straight forward and get to the point and I LOVE all of your advices. I am a new agent and trying to get my first listing. How should I answer for the question of how many transactions have I done recently? I am not an experienced agent yet, but I am very passionate and love being a realtor.
Well, I would try to avoid the question...I would focus on your strengths in the listing meeting. I never had a buyer ask me how many homes I have sold (although they can look me up online). If you are working under a broker, I would suggest being mentored by someone experienced. You can always tout the sales of your broker since the listing agreement is between your seller and the broker. Just get permission from your broker/realtors who have listed/sold these homes to allow you to use this in a presentation. Also, if you have a mentor (highly recommend) you can add them as a co-listing agent and use their sales to establish credibility strength. Its really hard starting off in this business...no matter how passionate you may be. My recommendation: what a lot of TH-cam video on real estate (get educated) and find someone who can mentor you. This business is not easy. You need all the support you can get. Best of luck to you!
Thank you so much for your advice. @@AudraLambert
Would you kindly provide me the 13 questions? Many thanks!
Hello Audra, could you please elaborate on the "How often do you follow up with the Buyer's Agent or Title or Escrow?" question. I do not understand this question. Thank you.
Sure! The listing agent should be coordinating and checking in with escrow and title (not sure if your area uses escrow and title). If your area uses attorneys instead, they the agent should be following up regularly. The agent should make sure the proper paper works is in motion, earnest money is received. grand deeds are notarized. If there is a lender involved, then the agent should make sure the lender is tracking on their commitments. The listing agent should be managing the contingency timelines will all parties involved.
Pls send me a list of the questions. Thanks!
Over the years conducting national job searches resulting in relocations so I’ve bought and sold many homes in CA, AZ, MD, NC , MN wish I had the recommendations from ALL of your Videos . However, because of the many drastic economic downturns resulting in Corporate Layoffs etc. like many I’ve been forced to sell my homes in CA and Az at a loss. So have many of my friends not much protection there!!
I hear ya...sometimes life is just tough and you have to do what's right in that situation. Sorry to hear that.
You are so thorough and seasoned. I appreciate all you let us know about.
Thank you so much!! So glad I could help!
OK - comps! Pre -interviewed , testing-the-water w two agents. IMHO both failed the pre-test on Comps
Agent 1: First spoken Sentence was " It’s going to VERY hard to get comps" Me: thinking "isn't that your main function?"
Second Agent: Here's some comps from past year.
Me: Your comps are ALL 70+ yrs older than our custom-built 20yr house, and were 'flipped' with cheap 'updates', but not well built.
Think I need realtor with construction background & understanding that comps in downtown area can be within a mile of listing, not archaic, faux neighborhood boundaties which no longer exist. Thanks for the venting space and if you know a Smart, relaxed, creative, non-patronizing Realtor in Columbus OH- please share!
Please send a list of questions. Thanks for class.
Sure...will do. Please email me your request at audra@LambertGroupHomes.com. I will send it right over.
Hi , thank you for great video. Would you please senm the 13 questions.
Greatly appreciate your time ❤
Here ya go: lambert.homes/questions-to-ask
I would like the 13 questions please thank you
Excellent!
Glad you got some benefit!! Best of luck to you!!
Good morning Audra how can l get the 13 questions? Thank you very much
Would you suggest going with a broker/agent?
Hello there! I do recommend going with an agent who has completed several sales in your area in the last 12 months (go check your agent's history on Zillow). It really doesn't matter if they are a broker and/or agent. I know some broker's that shouldn't have their license...and others who do a great job....same for agents. I really would focus on their experience (in your area), the services they are providing, and the response they receive from other past clients. Also make sure they have a great social media platform to sell your home...that really is the way we are selling homes. Best of luck to you!!
Thanks for sharing important tips. Can you please send me the list? I’m thinking of interior painting the whole house with $20k, before listing in Washington state. Is it a good price to put in or should I try to sell as is? Appreciate your input 😃
Thanks for reaching out. Please send me your email and I will forward you those 13 questions. My email is audra@lambertgrouphomes.com
I consistently recommend my clients to paint the interior of their homes a white or neutral color. I am not an expert. In the Washington state real estate market. I would research your area to see what your competition is doing (other properties in similar prices that have sold and/or are on the market). If your competition is has their properties in tip top shape (paint included), you may want to make the investment. If you are interviewing realtors (highly recommend you interview at least 3), I would suggest asking them this same question. They should know what is customary in your area.
Best of luck to you!
Great video! Can I please get a list of your 13 questions?
Sure, there is link in the description box below...or you can email me your request at audra@lambertgrouphomes.com
Im a New realtor, great information , can you please send me the questions. Thank you!
We are about to sell our house in Northern MN. Love your information and videos. Wish you could be our listing agent!
Hello. May I please retain a copy of the 13 questions? I am also looking for an agent to sell in FL.
How do I get your list of 13 questions. I will be selling my home in spring of next year and want to be as best prepared and get top $. Thank you.
Sure...send me a via email and I will send it over: audra@LambertGroupHomes.com. Best of luck to you.
Hi, thanks for the video! May I have a copy of the questions?
Yes, of course. Just email me at audra@lambertgrouphomes.cm. I'll send it right over.
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Your videos are so informative and you are amazing! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I wish you were in San Diego! My question is regarding the need for a new roof when selling a home. Our roof needs to be replaced. Should we do so before listing or wait and negotiate it in the sell of the home? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Hello There! Appreciate your compliment. Means a lot. I am not an expert in your area..however, I do think San Diego county is still strong with lower inventories. The market is changing drastically right now. Mortgage rates are over 7% and trending up. This will effect buyer demand at most price points. Time is of the essence. I think the main question is how quickly and how costly is the roof? With the changing market, I am recommending my clients to put their houses on the market sooner than later...with or without updating their properties. I wouldn't negotiate a new roof upfront to your buyers. You never know, you may get multiple offers with a buyer willing to take the house as is. Once again, I don't know your house or your market but can tell you time is not your friend. Putting a new roof on your house is usually very expensive and takes a lot of time.
New subscribers here. I’d appreciate that written list…I took notes, but only have about 7! TIA
Can you send the list of questions
Why hire a listing agent? How often do the they procure a buyer? Get your home on the MLS with fsbo flat fee service then comp the buyers agent 2-2.5% and save massively.
Great video! may i have a copy of the questions pls
13 questions, plese? Thank you.
How do I avoid my real estate friends that want to list my house?
You know, I should do a video on this topic because I get it all the time. First off, honest is always the best policy. If you loose a friend over a listing your house, then they are not much of a friend anyhow. I would suggest you tell your friend that you don't like mixing business with friendship. Let her know you are interviewing several agents and that you want to treat the sale of your home as a business decision. There has been many a story of agents representing their friends home for sale and then after the sale they are no longer friends due to complications. This happened to me: My best friend used another agent to sell her house (she hired a newer agent with only 12 sales under her belt)...it was a $10m property. I know I would have done a better job..and yes I was butt hurt over it...BUT ultimately it was the decision she made for various reasons...I respect her for it and we are still friends. A true professional knows you can win them all and handles disappointments with grace. Who you hire to sell your home is EXTREMELY important. Best of luck...let me know how it goes:)
I had my neighbor who was my friend sell my home. I knew her for 25 years. She had just renewed her realtor’s license. She changed me 6% to sell my home. I had never sold a home. She told me I could trust her and I blindly did. She wouldn’t put an offer while in Escrow because I didn’t have the money in my hands. I felt completely gutted by her. I lived in hotels for months because I was homeless once my home sold.
Tell them to pissoff. Be a Man about it.
great tips! Just thinking of selling a house and wondering how to find a good listing agent. Subscribed to your channel. How can I get that 13 questions list? Thanks.
Sure, just send me your email and I will send you questions: audra@LambertGroupHomes.com
Wow this is really awesome and informative. Thank you. Do you cover San Diego as realtor?
Hi Helen, no I do not cover San Diego...but its a great place to live. Thanks for watching..appreciate your support.
HI Audra, i would love to get a copy of your 13 questions. I find your videos very insightful and wish you were here in MD. We are contemplating selling our home and are looking for solid advice. We have a home with a gorgeous view of the water and Assateague National Seashore if that provides and special considerations. Thanks Much!
Audra, what do you consider to be necessary as far as disclosure? I have heard Agents say you should disclose everything so that they don't come back later and sue you. In my case, I live in a 102 year old house. One of the bedroom ceilings collapsed. I had it re-plastered and it is fine now. Must I disclose this? A Buyer might be concerned that other ceilings may collapse which considering the house's age may very well happen. But that should be something the Buyer should know going in buying an old house. I don't want to trick anybody but I don't want to underscore potential problems that may not occur either. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.
Hello there! Yes, I would disclose as much as you can especially if a ceiling collapsed. In fact, I would have the disclosures filled out before you put your house on the market. Once you get an offer, I would send over the disclosures to the buyer so there are no surprises (before offer acceptance). If a house is 102 years old then there are obviously going to be some continued maintenance on the property. I would just give facts on the disclosures. Give invoices from the work completed if you have it. Its never a good idea to under disclose. It could come back and bite ya.
Greetings from the East coast! Love to learn from other top agents. Please send!
Sure thing: email me at audra@lambertgrouphomes.com. I will email it over to you:)
Please send me the 13 questions. Thanks for your helpful videos!
Why don’t you just watch the video and jot them down as you go? It’s only nine minutes long.
THE BBB 1ST, THERE SHOULD BE A LINK WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS THAT TRACK AND RANK AGENTS!
Well, not sure how you could rank agents efficiently. You could only do that by measuring the number of sales, volume, and reviews. Which to be fair, is what Zillow does already. Its really not an accurate measure. I. think every state should have an easy way to report "bad" agent. If there are any violations on their record, it should be public knowledge and easily available. If I want to report a bad agent, it takes WAY too much time to file a complaint, then I have to have a hearing, then nothing is done anyway...what's the point? My time is more valuable. I do think consumers should be doing a better job filling out reviews on agents they have worked with...good or bad.
What are the 13 questions? Thank you.
How do I contact you for the 13 questions to ask the realtors?
Please send me a list of those questions
shouldi repaint before i list
Really depends on the color and condition of your paint. If its in good shape and a lighter color, you may be fine. I find most homeowners usually repaint. Not a bad idea.
great video . if possible, can you send me those 13 questions!
Yes of course! Send me your request to my email: Audra@LambertGroupHomes.com.
Great content. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching! Appreciate your comment.
Thank you very much my dear ,can I have a copy of it please
I would like those questions please
Ahh..well, that's not good. Every seller is required to disclose what they know about the property they are selling..even if you are selling AS IS. If you have a property you have inherited or have not idea what's wrong with it...you still have to disclose that. Yikes...who did you hire?
I would like to get a copy of the 13 questions.
Can you send me a liat of them questions to ask a realtor? Looking to sell my house soon in a small rural area in Oklahoma! ! Ugh!
Sure...send me your email address. I will send it right over. Good luck with selling your home!
Please send me your list of 13 questions. We are getting ready to put our house on the market. Thank you.
Awesome and very helpful. Thank you
Glad you got something out of it!
How do I look up a listing agents sales history?
Great question! As an agent, I can look it up on MLS. One way for a seller or buyer to look up an agent is to look up their Zillow sales history. Zillow isn't always accurate...but its a good place to check. Also, if agents don't keep their profile current, I would be a bit concerned anyway. Best of luck.
Would you please send me your list of 13 question for a real estate agent? Thank you
Sure: lambert.homes/questions-to-ask
Hello, great video! Can I please get a copy of your 13 questions?
Sure, here is the link to download the questions: lambert.homes/questions-to-ask
Best of luck!!
Thank you for the list 😊
@@marycarty5879 Of course, happy to assist. Best of luck!!
WOW, Audra, I was hoping to find a video from you on this subject. I will need a new realtor here to sell my home within the next year since the one I had when I bought this house really betrayed me in many ways with her dishonesty and unethical behavior. I would NEVER hire her again after what she put me through. Anyhow, I will note your questions and put them with my realtor notes for future reference. But one thing is that I would NEVER hire a realtor who wants a six-month listing. I firmly believe that if a realtor cannot sell a home in three months or less, then that realtor needs to find out what he or she is doing wrong. Thanks again for sharing your professional expertise. Take care and be well! 😊
I just found your TH-cam channel last week and I've been hooked! I've been talking about wanting to move out of my area in South Carolina for a few years now, but only in the last five weeks or so have I taken that claim seriously. I've been doing my do diligence when it comes to prepping myself for selling my current place while trying to buy at the same time. This will be my first time selling, so I want to be as prepared as possible and not run the risk of potentially being swindled by local realtor companies, and making sure I know what to look for with the right one! Your videos have been incredibly direct and helpful for someone who's fairly new to the home owning side of things! I'd really appreciate it if you would be so kind as to send me that list of yours if it's still available on your end!
So glad you are getting value out of my videos. You're going to do great. You can download my checklist in the links in the description box...or click here: lambert.homes/staging-checklist lambert.homes/questions-to-ask. BEST OF LUCK!!
Thank you@@AudraLambert !
Are you in Houston?
I am from Orange County, Califoria
Oh, how I wish I would have known all this.. My agent knew that someone was driving in from another state, but he hurried to my home with a full-price cash offer before the folks came in from another state.....well, could it be because he would only be getting half the commission? Probably...
Ugh...I hate to hear stories like this..so sorry.
All good stuff. Add one more question, how will they handle the problems that show up in the home inspection? Are you doing the inspection for negotiation purposes or are you doing it for your own education and future budgeting? Agents who show up at the inspection with their pad of paper asking me what should go on the negotiation list verses just reading the inspection report is a really good sign you hired the wrong agent. This is not adding value and proves you don't know anything about the property your advising your buyer to purchase. You do the inspection to avoid major issues and use the rest of the report to budget future expenses. If your agent is going to bat for you over a simple fix like a outlet or broken door then your just wasting your time.
Are You Licensed to Sell in Vegas or Henderson ? I Know that You Work In California, namely . . . . Orange County.
Hello, I am only licensed in California. However, a member of my team moved out to Vegas. She is an excellent agent. Her name is Brigitte Belanger. Very seasoned agent.
So no Newer Agents then? Thats all Im getting... Nevermind the "Seasoned" or Multiple Contract Agents could have coupious amounts of Closings but are rude to newer agents..
Thanks
Welcome...best of luck to you!
Please send me a list of these questions. They are excellent!
Are you licensed in Virginia?
Hi there, no I am licensed in California:)
@@AudraLambert Appreciate your videos.
Hi am Wilma Jackson first time home saler I will for you to send me the 13 questions please am in Jacksonville Florida
Of course Wilma...just email me at Audra@LambertGroupHomes.com. I send it right over. Thanks for watching. And best of luck to you!
Will not pay 6% commission that most are asking, everything is negotiable, when an agent says
right up front what they are expecting for a commission that
should be a red flag
Yes, I agree. I have done two videos on this topic. Agree with you.
Please send me a copy of the 13 questions you mentioned in your video.
I would love a copy of ryour 13 quesitons.
Interview Questions to ask a Listing agent (top 13 Questions):
lambert.homes/questions-to-ask
Video on interviewing a listing agent: • Interview Questions for Real Estate ...
Can please get a copy?😊
Sure...just send me a request at Audra@LambertGroupHomes.com
What’s with the sound effects ?
This was only 7 questions or did I miss something?
There is a link with the question you can download more questions in the description box or just go to this link directly. Its free:)
lambert.homes/questions-to-ask