1. Are you a Realtor?

The term Realtor® can only be used

by members in good standing of

the National Association of Realtors,

who have completed specialized

training and agreed to follow the

NAR professional practice standards

and code of ethics.

2. What other licenses or

certifications do you hold?

While you are interviewing if they

are with the NAR and have state

licensing, you should look for

additional licenses or certifications

in specialized areas.

There are many specialized areas of

training and certification, including

such niches as military relocation,

working with senior citizens, green

features, international transactions,

and second homes.

3. How do you handle

dual agency?

Normally, one agent represents the

buyer and one represents the seller.

If the listing agent represents the

buyer as well (what is called "dual

agency") there is a potential for

conflict of interest.

The agent's answer will give you a

sense of the agent's ethics.

4. How many properties have you helped

people buy or sell in this neighborhood?

Every neighborhood is slightly

different, and an in-depth

knowledge of the specific

neighborhood is crucial.

Every block and every building has

its own character and issues. Make

sure the agent has worked with

properties in your general price

range and is familiar with them.

5. Do you have someone who backs

you up in case of emergencies?

Accidents, crises, and

emergencies happen.

If your agent gets sick or has a

family emergency at a time-

sensitive point in negotiations,

is there a backup person ready

to step in?

6. How can I contact you?

You want to be able to contact

your agent easily, and to ensure

you have an agent that

communicates well with you.

Is your agent comfortable with

email? Text messaging? Telephone?

No one communication method is

necessarily better than others, but

you want an agent who can work

with your preferred communication

style and technology.

7. How do you use social media?

Increasingly, agents helping sellers or

buyers need an active presence on

social media to keep up to date on

the market, locate prospective

buyers or properties, and maintain a

network of fellow professionals.

8. Do you know any

good local contractors?

Very few properties are

absolutely perfect.

Sellers may need to fix issues

such as leaky faucets, scuffed

floors, or electrical issues to clear

inspection contingencies or

buyers may want to remodel.

A good agent can help you find

reliable contractors on short notice.

9. Can you give me names and contact

information of a few of your recent clients?

A good agent should be able to

name a few clients who would be

will to talk with you for a few

minutes about their experiences.

10. Do you work part- or full- time

as a real estate professional?

Though many skilled agents try to

balance work and family life, a full-

time professional with several

active listings is more likely to be

up-to-date, knowledgeable, and

efficient than someone who only

handles a few properties a month.

We are real estate agents

specializing in High Rise Condos.

We help literally hundreds of high

rise & loft condominium buyers,

sellers, renters and landlords.

You can reach us at (480) 510-

8755 or visit our website at

www.weknowurban.com

Will Daly, Broker

We Know Urban Realty, LLC

834 E Claremont Street, No 3

Phoenix, AZ 85014

(480) 510-8755

Email: Will@WeKnowUrban.com