Thread: Questions to Ask a Real Estate Broker

Good questions to ask; knowledge I am of the belief is very important

Originally Posted by Ramadan

Questions to Ask a Real Estate Broker

When making the decision to work with a real estate broker, there are basic questions that should be asked to determine whether the broker's services will be contracted. This information will only aid in the broker performing due diligence to the client.

Contracts
Ask questions about the type of contractual relationship the broker will enter to perform services. Will it be an exclusive relationship, or is the client free to use other agents?

Fees
The first and basic question that should be asked of any broker involves fees for services. Ask what percentage of a sale or purchase will be paid for their services. Ask what the terms of their fee will be and for how long will that fee be enforced after the contract.

Knowledge
Ask how long the broker has been in business as well as the type of properties he has sold in the past. Ask whether the broker has any special certifications that add advantages to using her services.

Work Ethic
Ask what type of clients the broker has and the days and hours the broker prefers to work.

Workload
Knowing how many other clients a broker has will help in understanding the amount of time he may be willing to commit.

Good Luck

Ramadan Radwan
Realestatetg

Trying to sell our apartment in Turkey can you help

Good questions to ask. There are lots to consider when working with a broker, e.g. the brokers reliability, professionalism, offers good quality listings and commit himself to provide you a satisfying real estate service etc. So be inquisitive enough to know all the things that are essential when investing in the real estate property.

Hello everyone,

Buying or selling home is a big decision so one needs to consider lots of points.

Nice information about broker.

Thanks for sharing it.

tylerbabe

i am glad you like it,
we are working in egypt real estate for now. maybe later.....
Good luck.

Originally Posted by tylerbabe

Trying to sell our apartment in Turkey can you help

i agree with you there's a lot to consideration when buyer or seller working with brokers,
and must of the brokers are working really hard to help the seller and buyer,
as we are working to help buyer and seller in egypt real estate market we really working hard to help them to get the best choice.

Originally Posted by Lease_Abstract

Good questions to ask. There are lots to consider when working with a broker, e.g. the brokers reliability, professionalism, offers good quality listings and commit himself to provide you a satisfying real estate service etc. So be inquisitive enough to know all the things that are essential when investing in the real estate property.

you are welcome,

this forums is a good place to share good informations.

i hope you find it useful for you
good luck

Originally Posted by Luxury Homes Tampa

Hello everyone,

Buying or selling home is a big decision so one needs to consider lots of points.

Nice information about broker.

Thanks for sharing it.

Originally Posted by Ramadan

Questions to Ask a Real Estate Broker

When making the decision to work with a real estate broker, there are basic questions that should be asked to determine whether the broker's services will be contracted. This information will only aid in the broker performing due diligence to the client.

Contracts
Ask questions about the type of contractual relationship the broker will enter to perform services. Will it be an exclusive relationship, or is the client free to use other agents?

Fees
The first and basic question that should be asked of any broker involves fees for services. Ask what percentage of a sale or purchase will be paid for their services. Ask what the terms of their fee will be and for how long will that fee be enforced after the contract.

Knowledge
Ask how long the broker has been in business as well as the type of properties he has sold in the past. Ask whether the broker has any special certifications that add advantages to using her services.

Work Ethic
Ask what type of clients the broker has and the days and hours the broker prefers to work.

Workload
Knowing how many other clients a broker has will help in understanding the amount of time he may be willing to commit.

i believe this is really good information , the source is www.ehow.com

Good luck.

great post.....a large amount brokers concentrate on one or two property types, such as offices or warehouses. Select a broker who has a confirmed track record in the type of space you need. knowledge is the best way to judge the caliber of a broker