What Should a Seller Look for in a Costa Mesa Realtor?

So you’re considering selling your Costa Mesa home, and you’re not sure what you should be looking for in a Costa Mesa Realtor to help you sell your home as quickly as possible for the most money.

There are several important factors to consider when choosing your Costa Mesa Realtor.

• Experience

Does your Costa Mesa Realtor have experiencing selling homes?

Are they a listing or a buyers’ agent?

If they don’t have experience, do they have a mentor to help them through the process?

• Knowledge

While experience is critical, your Costa Mesa Realtor should also have knowledge.

Has your Costa Mesa Realtor kept up with the current market?

If your home is upside down and you need to short sale it, have they taken the time to learn how to effectively complete a short sale?

Have they kept up with the latest marketing trends so that they understand online marketing and social media?

• Marketing Plan

What will your Costa Mesa Realtor do to get your home sold.

Make sure that he has a plan and isn’t going to “just wing it.”Market Knowledge

• Market Knowledge

Does your Costa Mesa Realtor understand the realities of today’s market such that he can advise you on how to best position your home to get it sold for the highest dollar amount.

• Communication

Will your Costa Mesa Realtor update you on the marketing, listings, and current market for your Costa Mesa home while it is for sale?

How often? In what way?

• Personality

This may seem like an odd requirement for your Costa Mesa Realtor, but you will be spending a lot of time with your Realtor. Make sure that the personality is compatible with yours.

If you’re considering selling your Costa Mesa home, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751 to discuss my 198 Point Marketing Plan to get your home sold as quickly as possible for the most money.