What Do I Ask A Real Estate Agent in Pleasanton CA about Listing My Home for Sale?

Putting your Pleasanton home up for sale is a major decision.

Your home is probably your biggest financial investment. Entrusting one of the largest financial transactions you’ll make to a person you have only met a few times can be difficult. This is the reason many home sellers would rather work with an agent they know.

However, you should know that not all listing agents are equal.

When it comes to an important and major investment like your home, it must be placed in the hands of a reliable and trustworthy real estate agent. The listing agent’s expertise should also be taken into account.

Be a proactive seller. Clarify things with your real estate agent. Ask questions. You want to ensure the sale of your Pleasanton home will be as smooth and stress-free as possible.

To know more about the real estate agent and his/her plans to market your home, here are some questions you can ask.

a. Do you work part-time or full-time? Though there is nothing wrong with working with a part-time agent but you can expect more time and commitment from a full-time agent.

b. How long have you been working as a real estate agent in Pleasanton? The years of experience are less importance than the years working in the local market.

You want someone who knows Pleasanton’s real estate market like the back of their hand. Why? Because your home has a better chance of being sold successfully if the agent has been selling homes in the area for at least two years.

In my case, I have been working in the Pleasanton market for a long time. I became a licensed agent in 2004 and six years after, I got my broker’s license and opened my own business.

In 2014 and 2015, I received the Grand Master’s Achievement Award from the Bay East Association of Realtors. It is an award given only to the top real estate sellers in Pleasanton.

c. How will you market my home? This is a question all sellers MUST ask.

You want to know the specific plan of the agent to sell your home successfully. There should be a solid plan more than putting up the for sale sign in the yard, or producing flyers.

There are methods and techniques to market your Pleasanton home for sale, and some are more effective than others, so talk to your agent about the best methods to utilize.

d. How strong is your online presence? A strong online presence is crucial for a good listing agent.

These days, most buyers do online research before they actually begin visiting homes. If your real estate agent is not using the latest available technology, you should seriously consider switching to one who does.

You can also know more about the agent through the testimonials and reviews on their site. Google their name and see how well they do compared to other agents.

e. How does the selling process get from start to finish?

Part of being a proactive seller is knowing the details of the processes. There will be bumps along the way, but when you have a great real estate agent to guide you, and you have already learned what to anticipate, you and your real estate agent will manage well together.

When you ask these questions to your real estate agent, you will have a better chance of successfully putting your Pleasanton CA home up for sale.

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How Much Can I Sell My House For?

This is a question I get all the time. And I deal with each one differently because each house is unique and special, like your home.

How are we able to aim for an accurate value of your home?

You spent time and invested in your home so it is fair to ask this question. Let’s consider these things before we put a price on your Pleasanton home for sale. How is your home structure?

Our tendency is to overlook some things when we see that they are already outdated or when they are no longer appealing.

When certain things do not utilize their usage, we may start disregarding them. We may even feel they have depreciated or lost their value.

The good news is, some people may think otherwise and will still find these things interesting or important.

The good thing about renovating is we are able to restore something old to a great state again.

This is where getting the service of an experienced REALTORⓇ, like me Rhonda Fee, is beneficial. I have the knowledge, skills and the eye to know the accurate worth of your home.

It is similar to sending our kids to school. We know we have the ability to teach them but we allow them to be taught by school teachers because we know these educators spent years in school to study their profession.

It is important to know that teachers still need to work hand in hand with parents. Same thing when you buy or sell your home. We still need to work together with you so we can get the result that you want.

Rest assured that having me means you’re being led in the right direction. These are some of the things you need to know from a real estate expert and personal home value estimator:

Does your home need remodeling?

If it does, then that’s something you need to consider. Home remodels may cost you $20,000 to as much as $40,000 depending on how many square feet your home is.

The exterior of your home gives buyers the first impression on how they will view the interior.  That is why you need to make the front entrance clean and inviting. Your door may be worn or faded and need to be repainted.  Trim bushes and improve items that show signs of wear.

What do you need to repair?

You need to give your home the proper grooming from lawn, landscaping, the planted trees that complement your home your carpets. Everything that we can see.

Clean the carpeting or replace it if needed. Repair sticking windows and doors, damaged cabinet drawers, loose knobs, and defective light switches. Check and repair clogged bathtubs and showers.  Then take note if you upgraded your kitchen.

Next we will talk about comparable market prices. I can help you maximize your home’s value by preparing it before the open house.

One thing that we need to avoid i having your house on the market long. We need to give it a speedy sale. Do not worry, I will be with you on this meaningful milestone of your life.

Just let me know when you are ready to talk to me, Rhonda Fee. Call me at 925-200-0827.

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