Have you hired the wrong agent?

Just the title of this article will make professional real estate agents cringe

because they have heard it before. While most agents offer strong and

vigorous representation, occasionally sellers run into one that just isn’t

meeting their expectations. The good news is that even if you’ve signed a

contract with one of these agents, you may not be stuck.

The first step is to realize that you picked the wrong agent. Ask yourself:

· Is my agent properly marketing my home for sale?

o Did they use professional photographers, videographers or

drone providers?

o Is my home listed on all the public search websites?

o Are they holding open houses for the public and real estate

agent showcase?

· Did my agent offer a complete market analysis?

o Did you see comparable properties that sold recently?

o Are you priced competitively?

· Does your agent respond quickly to other agents and to you?

· How often do you hear from your agent? A couple of times a week

should be the minimum.

· Do you get quick feedback after a showing?

Most importantly, do you still have questions that are still unanswered by

your agent?

If any of these questions sound familiar, you may have hired the wrong agent. Good news though, you have options. Immediately contact the

managing broker for your agent – they can be found in the office where

your agent works. Explain your concerns and ask for help. Your contract is

with the brokerage, and not the specific agent. They may reassign your

listing to another agent or may cancel if it makes sense.

If you suspect you’ve hired the wrong agent, talk to the broker and resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Wasting time can only cost you money.