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ASK YOUR AGENT
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- find out how well the agent knows areas you are considering
- inquire about credentials, licensing and areas of expertise
- learn if the agent belongs to the Multiple Listing Service
- ask about the types of homes the agent typically deals with
- look for an agency that provides more than just house-hunting
- good agents should contact their clients every week
- get a list of satisfied clients as references
- find out what % of asking price agent's homes sold for in last year
- find out how many days agent's homes stayed on market
- if you doubt an agent's abilities, choose someone else
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OTHER REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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- school and community information
- customized relocation packet (city, housing market, financing, etc.)
- a service to find medical personnel
- agency that can assist with rental property for interim housing
- agency that will help with a spousal employment search
- ability to video-tape houses to show absent family members
- info about activities, day care, and retirement centers
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THE MARKETING PLAN
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- advertising specifics (brochures and flyers)
- an open house agenda
- a plan to inform other Realtors in the area about property
- mailings and phone calls
- "agent's opens" or "caravans"
- get quantitative promises (when and where ads will run, etc.)
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