So you've decided to sell your home. You still have one big decision to make! Who is going to market your home? The real estate agent you choose could make the difference between profit and loss. The following is a list of questions you should ask any prospective agent to determine if he/she is qualified to sell your home.

1. When did you start in real estate? How long have you been working in real estate full time?
   
   
   
2. What professional designations do you possess from the National Association of Realtors? Is he or she a CRS? (Certified Residential Specialist) Very few agents can claim this.
   
   
   
3. How many transactions do you close a year?
   
   
   
4. Do you have a full time assistant or staff member?
   
   
   
5. Do you have a personal web site on the Internet? (Not a corporate site) Are you computer literate?
   
   
   
6. If so, what special things are you doing on your web site to attract potential buyers? Can I look at them?
   
   
   
7. What if I list my property with you and find that I'm not satisfied with your service. Can I get out of the listing without a hassle? If not, why not?
   
   
   
8. What is the price range you sell in? High price, low price?
   
   
   
9. May I have a copy of your marketing plan? (How you plan to sell property)
   
   
   
10. Do you have a marketing book for buyers to see when they look at my property?
    
    
    
11. What sort of advertising have you done recently?
    
    
    
12. What can you suggest to improve the marketability of my property?
    
    
    
13. Do you have a 24 hour telephone number?
    
    
    
14. May I have a sample of your typical home feature sheet?

Asking the above questions may make the difference in saving you thousands of dollars as a consumer. Take advantage of working with a top agent in your area!