Not all real estate companies in the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market are the same.  If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need some good information before you make any moves.

Choosing the correct agent in the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market can eliminate critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars.

You need to ask certain questions to make sure that you have the right person to fulfill your expectations and wants.  A lot of Real Estate Agents located in the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market would rather you choose to ask these questions,  their honest answers can give you guidance in deciding whether to select this particular agent.  Real Estate, as in life - not all things are created equal.

Finding an agent  to help with the transaction in the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market puts you on the bosses side of the desk and is like any hiring process.  This is a large, very important financial decision, so you want to make sure you have the right person for the job.  This is a list of questions you should be asking your agents:

First in a series.  

1)  Is it easy for buyers to get information?

It may be news to you that the pair of marketing tools used by agents to sell houses (the open houses and big company ads) are actually not really operative at all.

The National Association of Realtors has reported the following statistics: 3% of the people who call on an advertisement purchase that home and less than 1% of the homes available at an open house secure a buyer as a result.  How do the majority of houses in the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market sell?  Plain and simple - The Multiple Listing Service.  If a home is listed on the MLS by an agent, then every available agent in the business is eligible to show and sell that home.   In the Greater Atlanta Metro Market with includes the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market have two MLS services, the Georgia Multiple Listing Service and the First Multiple Listing Service.  Be sure your Real Estate agent is using both of these services.

Moreover, the potential buyers phoning to get details on your house are likely to think their time is as worthwhile as your own.  They don't want to be victims of an unsolicited telephone sales pitch.  Nor are they interested in playing phone tag with a real estate agent.

Make sure the ad your agent places for your home is attached to a 24 hour pre-recorded hotline with a specific ID # for your home which gives buyers access to detailed information about your property day or night 7 days a week.  This particular system has show that nearly 3 times as many buyers will call to inquire about your home.   And remember, the more buyers you have competing for your home the better, because it sets up an auction-like atmosphere that puts you in the driver’s seat.

2)  How much do you get for commission and how do you earn it?

Don’t ever agree to any commission unless you are shown exactly how this agent earns it.  Real Estate Commissions are NOT set by law – FACT.  That’s why our Team offers Buyer Rebates and Flat Fee Listings.  Visit our Website at www.dawsoncountyrebaterealestate.com for more information.

3)  Do you need any assistants, and if so how many?

A majority of agents work alone with no support, making it hard for them to give you a consistently higher level of service.  There are several different segments in real estate jobs.  You wouldn't expect a doctor or lawyer to answer phones or type letters either.  Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market Real Estate Agents ought not waste their time with uncomplicated yet lengthy chores that they could easily assign to underlings.  You should ask yourself how much time they really have to get you home in and if the agent doesn't have assistants to cover each aspect of your transaction. Note:   An assistant is much different than the company receptionist.  The firm's secretary performs tasks for the entire Realtor staff, however an assistant solely answers to a single sales rep and is accredited as a real estate professional.

4)  What methods do you use to get the attention of a potential buyer?

The agent will be able to demonstrate what methods they use to attract buyers.  If they don't cooperate, hire someone else!   Do not hire any agent that tells you their reputation will somehow attract buyers!  Make them prove it!

5)  How many home sales have been closed on where I live?

An agent should also provide you with a list of comparable sales for the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market.

6)  What will you be doing to get our house sold and what specific advertising will you be doing in the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market?

If they expect to get your home sold by using only a big company ad, open houses or a mediocre website then you are in big trouble.  Make them be specific and put what advertising they promise in writing!

7)  How similar is your average sale price to the asking price?

How well your agent performs on the measure will give you an indication of the price you may receive when you sell your home.

8)  What makes you DIFFERENT?  Why should I list my home with you?

The real estate market is a lot more complicated than it has been in the past.  What plans and programs does this agent have in place to make sure that your home in the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market is unique. 

The home which you are seeing at present is unique when compared to the others.  What does this agent do to help you sell your home that is better than what other agents will do?  You need to ask what methods will be used to move your property.  Can you show me how this technology works?  Take note - Among the most successful implements in real estate now are round-the-clock call services, online interactivity, 'talking home' systems, instant faxes, and so on.  Make a note to have them show you while they are at your house.

9)  Will I be able to delete my listing whenever I want?

Your listing at any time if you decide not to sell your home or if you are not satisfied with the service being provided and don't ever sign anything unless this agent can guarantee, in writing that they will cancel.

Ask them how their services compare.   Ask them about specific companies.

If the agent you are working with tries to make any other company look bad, don't hesitate to fire them and work with someone else.  Get the facts for yourself!   Also, if they boast about their selling prowess, how they're the best or the number of houses they sell, RUN!!   It's almost as if ALL real estate firms in the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market are claiming to be #1 anymore.

You will want to check us out at this web address:  www.dawsoncountyrebaterealestate.com  compare and make your decision based on FACTS not FICTION!  We encourage you to compare any other company's service.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling, investing, buyer rebates, flat fee listings and much more at our Dawson County Rebate Real Estate Website.  For complete information about the Dawson County Georgia Real Estate Market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Dawson County Georgia Real Estate.  I would be happy to answer your questions about mortgages.  I hope you will feel free to call me with any questions you may have.  Feel free to contact me at 770-530-9114 or email me at rebaterealestate@yahoo.com.