We all know the real estate agents, and what to expect from those. He meets owners, he sees properties, and he also talks on the phone a lot, intermediating the relationship between buyers and sellers. He also signs contracts as long as he is allowed to, but most importantly, he posts ads on real estate portals.

A good real estate agent is able to combine online with land based selling techniques, making sure that the property has a good image. There are some elements that can be verified about an agent, before deciding to work with him or not.

Check the experience and the portfolio of clients. Ask for recommendations from clients, and also a few telephone numbers. This way, it is easier for you to take a decision.

Ask for evaluation. As a seller, you probably have a price in your mind, but it is assumed that he is the specialist, so he can remain objective. It is possible for the evaluation of the agent not to be in concordance with your expectations, but the arguments of the agent might convince you. All the arguments must be based on the situation of the market. As an example when we look at pickering homes for sale you will see that this market is less stable then other real estate hotspots in Ontario.

It is important for the agent to promote your property in the right way. Ask for a concrete marketing plan, which can be detailed and explained.

The good real estate agents are able to negotiate better, to sell faster and for a bigger price, but those are not cheap. The commission is one method to appreciate the value of an agent. If the agent is willing to offer you a discount from the start, he will probably do the same thing with your property in front of sellers. Think twice before being happy for finding a cheap agent, as the results might not be the ones expected.