It can feel like there are a lot of unknowns when it comes to selling your home.  How long is it going to take?  Are the buyers going to ask for repairs?  What happens if the negotiations don’t go smoothly?  All of these questions floating in your mind may contribute to some anxiousness about the process.  One of the best ways to ease your mind is to ask questions to the Locust Grove Realtor ® that you are considering hiring to sell your home.  If you are like me and blank when someone says “Do you have any questions I can answer”, then save these questions and pull them up when you are speaking with a real estate agent.

Learn about the current housing market

The housing market is fluid; this means that what was true in July may not be true in November.  Asking your Locust Grove Realtor ® some questions about the market will help you develop realistic expectations about the time it might take to sell your home and any market conditions that could impact your home selling process.

Questions to ask your Locust Grove Realtor ®

  • What are the average days on the market for a home in Locust Grove?
  • Do you anticipate the market slowing or speeding up anytime soon?
  • Is the housing market in my specific neighborhood different from the general area?  (For example if you are in a neighborhood the homes may sell faster than the surrounding area.)

Learn about how homes in Locust Grove are priced

There are lots of factors that go into pricing a home.  Your Locust Grove Realtor ® will give you a suggestion for pricing.  Here are some questions to ask to understand how that price was formulated.

Questions to ask your Locust Grove Realtor ®

  • What are homes that are comparable to mine listed for on the market?
  • How are the comparable homes different from mine?
  • How much value does a ________ have for my home? (finished basement, additional bedroom or bathroom, remodeled kitchen, ect.)
  • Is there anything about my home that negatively impacts the listing price?
  • What would be your suggestion for pricing if I wanted to sell my home quickly?

Learn about how to increase the appeal of your home to buyers

Making your home as appealing as possible to buyers can bring more interest and competition to your property.  Not everything you do needs to be a big budget item.  Your Locust Grove Realtor ® can help make some suggestions.

Questions to ask your Locust Grove Realtor ®

  • Should I clear more furniture out of the rooms?
  • Are there any rooms that would benefit from a fresh coat of paint?
  • How much should I declutter in closets?
  • Should I replace _________ (an old faucet, bathroom vanity, light fixtures)?
  • What features of my home will you highlight in the listing description?

Learn about the plan to sell your home

It is important for your Locust Grove Realtor ® to have a plan and process in place to get your home sold.  Knowing about this plan helps sellers understand what is happening with their homes.

Questions to ask your Locust Grove Realtor ®

  • When will my home be photographed?
  • How will I know when showings are happening?
  • What if a showing is requested at a time that isn’t good for me?
  • What online websites will have my listing?
  • What are some possible compromises I might make during the negotiation process? 

While you may not need to ask all of these questions when you are meeting with a Locust Grove Realtor ® can help you get to know the experience and expertise of the agent and better understand the home selling process.