How do you choose your Realtor? Selling your Lake Charles home is one of the biggest decisions you will make. Real estate careers are no different than doctor, lawyer, accountant careers, everyone knows someone in the business. Sometimes a home owner feels obligated to use a friend or a family member, however being kind is not always is your best interest if that individual does not have experience or a marketing plan to get your home sold. If you know more than 1 agent in the same brokerage office and are torn with the decision of who to choose, co-list your home with both Realtors. That way there is no hurt feelings and you have a team of 2 agents working on your behalf and combined experience!
Have I lost listings due to the homeowner having a family Realtor?? “YES, I have”. I have also had the homeowners call me when their home has still not sold after six months and ask me to list it when the listing expires.
When you are ready to sell your Lake Charles home I suggest interviewing the listing agent.
- ask the listing Realtor to share their marketing plan to get your home sold in the shortest amount of time.
- inquire about the Realtors experience. Have they sold a home in your neighborhood? What is their niche or expertise?
- are they up on the latest market and economic trends ?
- ask for a Comparative Market Analysis to establish your home value.
The Lake Charles Real Estate market is becoming very interactive and competitive. We have an influx of new agents in the mix with investors, For Sale by Owners and LLC corporations all trying to sell homes. It is not enough to just put a for sale sign in the yard or conduct an Open House to get your home sold. The marketing must be specifically targeted to sites where the Buyers are researching to drive traffic and interest to your home.
You have a goal to get your home sold quickly and at the highest value the market will bear. If you are considering selling your Lake Charles home, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you! Contact Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Mike D Bono, 337-499-9592
