Choosing a listing agent is one of the biggest decisions a seller makes. The right agent affects your sale price, how long the home sits and how smooth the closing is. Here are the questions we suggest every Palm Beach County seller ask before signing a listing agreement.
Questions to ask a listing agent
- How did you arrive at the suggested list price, and which sales did you use?
- What will you do in the first two weeks on the market?
- Who handles photos, video and floor plans?
- How will showings be scheduled and how will I get feedback?
- How do you compare offers beyond price, such as financing and closing dates?
Look at local experience
A condo in Boynton Beach, a horse property in Wellington and a waterfront home in Jupiter attract different buyers. Ask how many homes the agent has sold in your neighborhood and price range.
Start with the value of your home
Before interviewing agents, get an independent number. Request a free home value estimate for Palm Beach County and compare it with what each agent suggests.
Learn the selling process
Our home selling guide explains each step from pricing to closing, and you can meet our Palm Beach County listing agents to see how we market homes. Sellers moving into a new home can also browse homes for sale while they prepare.