Seller guides: how to choose the right real estate agent
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These guides show California home sellers how to find, compare and interview real estate agents before hiring one. Start with how to choose an agent, then use the interview questions and plan to meet three top local agents.
- How to choose a real estate agent to sell your home in California
How to compare listing agents in California: check the license, compare real results, interview three and read the agreement before you sign. - 20 questions to ask a listing agent before you hire them
The questions a top listing agent should answer easily, on results, pricing, marketing and the contract, with what a good answer sounds like. - How many real estate agents should you interview before you sell?
Most sellers talk to only one agent. Here is why interviewing three is the better plan and how to do it in about a week without the pressure. - How real estate agent matching works in California, and who pays
Agent matching services usually have no upfront cost because a referral fee may be paid at closing. Here is how that works and what to ask.