William  Owens

William Owens

Broker-in-Charge/Realtor-NC&SC

License #: NC-164566/SC-22129

South Charlotte Properties

Mobile:
704-564-7222
Office:
704-269-8458
Email Me
William  Owens

William Owens

Broker-in-Charge/Realtor-NC&SC

License #: NC-164566/SC-22129

South Charlotte Properties

Mobile:
704-564-7222
Office:
704-269-8458
Email Me

SELLERS: 10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a REALTOR

 

Homeowners should interview a few potential REALTORS® before deciding on one to sell their home. Here are some smart questions to ask:

1. How long have you been in the business?
A freshly-licensed REALTOR® can do a wonderful job and will have up-to-date training; those in the business longer bring more practical experience to the table.

2. What is your average list-to-sales-price ratio?
A competent listing REALTOR® should hold a track record for negotiating sales prices that are very close to list prices.

3. How will your marketing plan meet my needs?
Specifically, how will you sell my home? Where and how often do you advertise? Will you show me a sample flyer? How do you market online?

4. Will you provide references?
Ask if any of the references are related to the REALTOR®. Ask if you can call their references with additional questions.

5. What separates you from your competition?
Key phrases to listen for: assertive, available by phone or e-mail, analytical, professional, reliable, and able to maintain a good sense of humour under trying circumstances.

6. May I review documents that I will be asked to sign?
A good REALTOR® makes forms available to you before you are required to sign them. Ask to see agency disclosure, the listing agreement and seller disclosure.

7. How will you help me find other professionals?
Ask for a written list of referring vendors. Get an explanation if you see the term “affiliated”. It could mean the REALTOR® is getting compensation from vendors.

8. How much do you charge?
You don’t have to ask if the fee is negotiable, since all real estate fees are negotiated. It may be a good idea to ask what their commission fee is for your reference.

9. What kind of guarantee do you offer?
If you sign a listing agreement with the REALTOR® and later find that you are unhappy with the arrangement, will the REALTOR® let you cancel the agreement?

10. What haven’t I asked you that I need to know?
Pay close attention to how the REALTOR® answers this question, because there is always something you need to know--always.

 

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You could say that Will grew up in Real Estate since his Mother was a broker/owner in Arkansas. He began his career in 1990 earning his NC Real Estate Salesman’s License and then working with First-time Homebuyers (which he still does). Since then, he has assisted hundreds of clients in navigating the process of buying or selling a home. He has in-depth, first-hand knowledge of both Charlotte and the surrounding areas. His experience and understanding of the many factors that influence the real estate market gives him the insight to provide unparalleled service to his buyers, sellers and investors. But it’s his warm, easy-going style that puts clients at ease and turns the stress of buying or selling a home into a pleasure. His clients always know that their best interest is his top priority.

License #: NC-164566/SC-22129

Education: University of Arkansas, BS. Business Administration Broker in Charge in NC and SC

Specialty: All Residential and Commercial

Awards: Top Producing Broker

Area Covered: In North Carolina....Charlotte, Pineville, Matthews, Weddington, Waxhaw, Marvin, Monroe, Indian Trail, Mint Hill. In South Carolina...Fort Mill, Indian Land, Rock Hill, Lancaster, Catawba, Clover, Lake Wylie.

Designation: ABR, ASR, CRS, ePRO