Interview Your Realtor

Choosing a Professional REALTOR® should be considered one of your most important decisions, much the same as choosing your family doctor, attorney or financial advisor. Real estate holdings are considered by most to be the foundation of your estate, the shelter for your family and, indeed, one of your most important investments. It is important then to choose a professional who will advise you wisely and, by all means, keep your personal goals at the forefront of all decisions. The trademark name, REALTOR®, is a designation earned only after mandatory education requirements are met and a code of ethics oath of professional standards set forth by the National Association of REALTORS® has been sworn. Look for the REALTOR® trademark, as not every real estate practitioner has made this commitment. It is important to interview the professional you entrust with your valuable investment to ascertain their specific knowledge and experience just as you would a doctor about to perform an operation on you or one of your loved ones. To that end we have outlined below a list of fundamental questions that a professional REALTOR® worthy to market your property should be able to answer. We hope you find this guide valuable and helpful in making the right choice for the professional to assist you in accomplishing your personal real estate goals.

Question	OTHERS		The Sandlin Team
How many years of real estate experience?	__________		150+(Team)
Professional Education designations earned?	__________		Broker Associate, ABR, CLHMS, CRB, CRS, GRI, ePRO, RSPS, SRES, TRC
Sales volume since 1982?	__________		Over $1 Billion
Ranking for sales volume in our market area?	__________		#1 in sales for 20+ years
Do you have a written marketin plan?	__________		YES
How much do you spend on marketing?	__________		$40,000+/mo
What is your average personal List/Sale Price Ratio?	__________		2-4% higher than board average
Do you offer a Performance Guarantee?	_________		YES
% of business from Past Clients, Referrals & Spheres?	__________		60%
Do you have a Mission Statement?	__________		YES
Do you know and track your Buyer Sources?	__________		YES
Do you do a Computerized CMA?	__________		YES
Do you have an award-winning Personal Web site?	__________		YES
What % of your total business comes from your web site?	__________		15%
Custom Virtual tours in MLS & on your website?	_________		YES
Feature property sites & custom banner ads on REALTOR.com?	__________		YES
How many top real estate websites do you advertise on?	_________		35+
Do you provide full color brochures?	__________		YES
Do you have a full page ad in the local newspaper?	_________		YES
Do you follow up on every showing for feedback?	__________		YES
Do you provide a Seller’s net sheet?	__________		YES
Do you have Accredited Buyer Specialists?	_________		YES
Do you have a personal full-time staff to provide you with personalized service?	_________		Yes (Listing Manager, Marketing Team, Closing Manager, Communications Manager and Weekend Manager)