10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a REALTOR®
It's always to your advantage to do your due diligence before hiring a REALTOR®
1. How long have you been in the business?
The Jenkins Team has been operating since 2007. We have serviced Durham Region, York Region, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Northumberland, Peel Region and Toronto. We have extensive experience in urban, rural, recreational and acreage properties.
2. What is your average list-to-sales-price ratio?
We are generally over 6% of asking price and have always exceeded the list to sale price ratio of the average REALTOR®, however since 2020 this statistic has become irrelevant as many REALTOR® under value properties in order to generate multiple offers. We prepare all our listing to maximize the sale price with complimentary home inspections, staging consultation and an extensive review of the features of the home, the best HDR photography and videography
3. How will your marketing plan meet my needs?
We have an extensive Marketing Plan for all our Sellers please check out our Seller's Guide for more information.Seller's Guide
4. Will you provide references?
We always make references available. Check out our testimonials
5. What separates you from your competition?
We offer More Services and More Seller Programs and Guarantees than the competition. You will get 100% of our time and not be shuffled off to a less experienced Agent. We are committed to Sell Your Home for the Most Money in the quickest time with the least amount of hassle and stress. We have a proven track record of success.
6. May I review documents that I will be asked to sign?
You will get a copy of every document you will need to sign and each document will be explained to you at the outset, not when you are in the heat of the transaction.
7. How will you help me find other professionals?
We have an extensive list of professional partners to help you with the sale of your home
8. How much do you charge?
Market rates for our areas of service.
9. What kind of guarantee do you offer?
We will never lock you into a long term contract. If you are unhappy with our service you can request to be released.
10. What haven’t I asked you that I need to know?
There will be lots of things from mortgage financing concerns, multiple representation, selling strategies etc. Selling a home is a complex process and many issues can arise, that is why you need an experienced team like The Jenkins Team to help you out.