• Are you a full time agent or do you have another job (and you work real estate part-time)?
  • Answer:  I am a full-time agent.  This allows me to be available to my clients when they need me through the entire process of buying or selling a home.  My first priority is to real estate which allows me to keep up to date on all the trends and happenings in the markets I work in.
• How will you get paid, will I be paying you directly?
  • Answer:  (This question may be different in various parts of the country.)  When buying Lake Minnetonka Homes, for example, the seller pays the listing agent a commission and that agent splits that amount with your buyer’s Realtor.  Consequently, you as the buyer pay nothing.  If you are listing your home for sale, the commission is negotiated between you and the listing agent.
• Are you a member of the National Association of Realtors?
  • Answer:  Most Eden Prairie Realtors are members of both their local and national associations.  These agents have made a commitment to their industry and career.  Additionally, being a member of these associations requires you to commit to certain ethical standards.
• How will you help me determine a fair price for my offer (or listing)?
  • Answer:  Before writing up the offer (or putting your home on the market), we will compare other sold homes in the neighborhood that match the target house. This will give us a clear picture of how much money the house is worth. Along with those comparable solds, we will look at other listings in the area, and examine the overall market trends (Up, Down, Stable).

While not an exhaustive list, some quick questions can help you sort which real estate agent will be the best fit for you.