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How many homes have you listed and how many homes have you sold in the last year? In the last 5 years? Harvey Goodman Realtor® has a 50-year track record of experience in home sales. You will want an agent who has experience with homes similar to yours. There is no substitute for experience. John H. Goodman, as Broker/Owner of the firm has supervised, sold and been involved with literally thousands of home sales.
What listing price do you recommend and what is that price based on? Pricing is the most critical step to selling your home. Take great care in choosing an agent with the knowledge to price your home effectively. Keep in mind the selling price should attract prospective buyers to your home, get you top dollar in the current market and reflect the condition of your home. Be realistic and avoid 'yes agents', who will say 'yes' to any request or price while your home languishes on the market.
Do you have a marketing plan? Harvey Goodman Realtor® will provide you with a written marketing plan. Our marketing includes newspapers, home buying guides, a cable television home show, internet, MLS (Multiple Listing Service), open houses, bill board, full color brochures, Internet Virtual Tours with panoramic photos and voice - you just can't get better advertising than Harvey Goodman Realtor®!.
Will you produce a full-color brochure of my home?
Could you send me some information about yourself? You will get a good idea of which agents are the most professional by looking at their promotional materials. If their own materials aren't professional, how well are they going to market your home?
Are you full automated with personal computers, fax machines, pagers/cell phones, voice mail, copiers, color copiers, Internet web page, email, etc.?
On average, how long does it take you to sell a home? How does this compare to other agents? How long will it take you to sell mine? Why?
What open house programs do you offer? How does it work? You won't put a temporary worker who can't answer questions about my home at an open house will you?
Home many assistants do you and your offices have and can I meet them before I list with you?
Will you show me your most recent series of advertising? Harvey Goodman Realtor® will expose your home to millions of buyers. Let us show you our most recent advertising, and the results of exposing your home on our Internet site.
How many homes are you currently marketing? A Realtor® who does big business in homes substantially less or more expensive than your own, probably isn't the best person to sell your home. Harvey Goodman Realtor® agents have experience selling homes of your type and price range, in your neighborhood. MLS statistics show our agents involved in home sales from as little as $2,000 up to $1,200,000.
What type of systems do you have in place, currently, that will keep you in constant contact with me during the listing and the transaction? Harvey Goodman Realtor® uses multiple systems including computerized software, automated call forwarding, etc.
Will you help me stage my home? Three things go into selling a home: price, condition and agent effort. If you choose a hard-working agent who helps you set a competitive price, make sure they also will advise you on how best to present your home to prospective buyers. Some agents are reluctant to say anything in this area because they don't want to offend their client. Ask the agent what kind of information they will provide to help you stage your home - the more detailed and honest, the better. Don't forget to print our on-line "Helpful Guide to Selling Your Home."
How much time do you invest in professional training and career development?
Can you give me proof? Harvey Goodman Realtor's® Team of Professionals hold the following designations:
GRI - Graduate Realtor Institute, ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative, CRS - Certified Residential Specialist, SRC - Senior Real Estate Counselor, CRB - Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager, Member OAR, Member NAR
Harvey Goodman Realtor's® Team of Professionals includes active participants in the Belmont County Board of Realtors®, and Wheeling Board of Realtors®. Team members attend National and Regional Conventions and training sessions all over the country. You will find the highest trained, most professional Realtors® at Harvey Goodman Realtor®.
How much time do you spend prospecting?
Do you have any questions for me? The sharp agent is considering your situation and plotting a marketing strategy as you speak, so of course there should be questions. If not, you could be dealing with someone with a "one size fits all" mentality. A good agent will ask your reasons for selling, the date you need to move, what improvements you've made to the property, special features you feel are noteworthy, and whether there are any defects or problems with the house. All of this shows a concern and responsiveness, and the agent will incorporate your answers into his selling strategy. Remember, you're looking for an agent who's ready now - the last thing you need in your life is another meeting!
Could you give me several reasons why I should list with you rather than any other agent who is calling on me? The answer here is "CERTAINLY!" Top relocation companies deal with Harvey Goodman Realtor®. A member of the ERC, a few of the affiliated relocation companies that call Harvey Goodman Realtor® are: SIRVA, Cendant Mobility now known as Cartus, Relo, Prudential Relocation, Weicheret Relocation, Primacy Relocation, etc.

Now that you have heard all of the answers to these questions, you should be ready to hire a professional with confidence, know how, and experience. Call Harvey Goodman Realtor® today so we can show you how to get your home sold.

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