Top 10 Questions To Ask When Selecting a Real Estate Agent...

 1. How long have you been in real estate?  25 years

             I was in business with my mother, Carol Largent, who worked in the real estate              business for 13 years before her retirement in July 1996.

 2. Do you hold any professional designations?
                 Accredited Buyer Representative (A.B.R.)
             Certified Distressed Property Expert (C.D.P.E.)
             Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (C.L.H.M.S.)
             Certified Negotiation Expert (C.N.E)
             Certified New Homes Specialist (C.N.H.S.)
             Certified Residential Specialist (C.R.S.)
             Graduate of the Realtor's Institute (G.R.I.)
             Licensed Real Estate Broker
             Seniors Real Estate Specialist (S.R.E.S.)
                                       

 3. What is the average length of time it takes your listings to sell?            
                 
             100 days - 2009 statistics
               84 days - 2008 statistics
               63 days - 2007 statistics
                                 

 4. What is your average sale price to list price ratio?

                 91.1% - 2009 statistics
             92.9% - 2008 statistics
             94.2% - 2007 statistics    
                            

 5. Are you familiar with a corporate buy-out clause? Yes!

 6. Do you have a written marketing plan? Yes!

 7. Can you provide me with references or testimonials? Yes!

 8. Do you work full-time? Are you easily accessible? Yes!

             I also have two licensed Buyer's Specialist and 2 full time assistants.

 9. How much commission do you charge?

             Typically 7% on existing, residential homes ($3,000.00 minimum) 

 10. At what price do you think my home will actually sell?

             To be determined through my written market analysis.