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Finding the right real estate agent can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re wondering how to interview a real estate agent<\/a> effectively, we\u2019ve put together a handy guide that will help you ask the right questions to gauge their experience and see if they click with your needs. Scroll on for some useful tips and tricks to make interviewing a potential real estate agent feel less like a chore and more like meeting a new ally.<\/p>\n

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What most sellers want in a real estate agent<\/h2>\n

A strong working relationship is essential to any client-agent partnership. It\u2019s important to find an agent who not only understands the market<\/a>, but also connects with your specific selling goals and communication style.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think there are a lot of factors that sellers should take into consideration,\u201d says Kim Batterman<\/a>, a top-selling agent in Appleton, Wisconsin, who has sold over 400 homes. \u201cOne is going to be comfort level.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Don’t spend time combing through interviews with real estate agents. You need to hire a good Realtor\u00ae, and you need to hire fast. Here’s how to get it done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":308,"featured_media":39918,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[321,238],"tags":[755,545],"class_list":["post-5378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-attract-buyers","category-working-with-agents","tag-how-to-find-a-real-estate-agent","tag-interviews"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Interview a Realtor\u00ae in a Brief 15 Minute Phone Call<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Don't spend time combing through interviews with real estate agents. You need to hire a good Realtor, and you need to hire fast. 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