Choosing a professional Realtor® should be considered one of the most important decisions, much as choosing your family doctor, attorney or financial advisor.
Real estate holdings are considered by most to be the foundation of your estate, the shelter for your family and indeed one of your most important investments. It is important then, to choose a professional who will advise you wisely and by all means, keep your personal goals at the forefront of all decisions. The trademark name, Realtor®, is a designation earned only after mandatory education requirements are met and a code of ethics oath or professional standard set forth by the Ontario Real Estate Association has been sworn. Look for the Realtor® trademark, as not every real estate practitioner has made this commitment.
It is important to interview the professional you entrust with your valuable investment to ascertain their specific knowledge and experience just as you would a doctor about to perform an operation on you or one of your loved ones. To that end we have outlined below a list of fundamental questions that a professional Realtor® worthy to market your property should be able to answer.
We hope you find this guide valuable and helpful in making the right choice for the professional to assist you in accomplishing your personal real estate goals.
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Questions |
Others |
Team |
| How many years of real estate experience? |
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30(Team)+19(Timothy) |
| Broker or Sales Representative? |
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Broker |
| Sales Volume in 2006? |
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15 Million Dollars |
| Sales transactions in 2006? |
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78 |
| Do you have a written marketing plan? |
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Yes |
| How much do you spend on marketing? |
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$5,000 per Month |
| What is your average personal List/Sale Ratio? |
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97% |
| What is the average MLS® List/Sale Ratio? |
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96% |
| % of Business from Past Clients and Referrals? |
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64% |
| Do you have a Mission Statement? |
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Yes |
| Do you know and track your Buyer Sources? |
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Yes |
| Do you do a Computerized CMA? |
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Yes |
| Do you have an award winning personal website? |
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Yes |
| Do you have a constantly updated web blog? |
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Yes |
| How many internet hits per day do you receive? |
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85 |
| What % of your total business comes from your website? |
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16% |
| Custom slideshows in the MLS® and on your website? |
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Yes |
| Do you follow up on every showing for feedback? |
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Yes |
| Do you provide a Seller’s Net Proceeds sheet? |
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Yes |
| Do you provide full-colour brochures? |
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Yes |
| Do you have Accredited Buyer Specialists? |
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Yes |
| Do you have a personal staff to assist you? |
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Yes |
| Do you have a Network of Professionals available to assist you in Buying or Selling? |
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Yes |
Should you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to contact Timothy Salisbury at email@timothysalisbury.com or toll free at 1-800-467-8498.