When it’s time to sell your Houston home, choosing the right real estate agent can significantly impact your sale price and timeline. While you should list with only one agent, interviewing multiple realtors helps you make an informed decision about who will best represent your interests. In this blog post, Houston real estate expert Chris Schmidt explains why comparing realtors matters and what differentiates top-performing agents from the rest.
Key Takeaways
- Interview 4-6 realtors to compare experience, marketing strategies, and guarantees
- Look for agents with proven sales records and extensive buyer databases
- Evaluate each agent’s marketing plan and performance guarantees
- Consider local market expertise and communication style
Why You Should Interview Multiple Realtors
Meeting with several real estate agents allows you to compare their approaches, experience, and results.
“In Houston’s dynamic market, sellers should look for agents who offer comprehensive marketing strategies and concrete performance guarantees,” says Chris Schmidt, whose team consistently sells homes seven times faster than the local market average.
Each agent interview should cover:
- Recent sales history and average time-to-sell
- Marketing strategy and online presence
- Commission structure and included services
- Experience in your specific neighborhood
- Available guarantees and buyer programs
What Sets Top Agents Apart
The best real estate agents distinguish themselves through:
- Proven track records of selling homes at or above asking price
- Extensive databases of pre-qualified buyers
- Comprehensive marketing strategies across multiple channels
- Written performance guarantees
- Deep local market knowledge
- Strong negotiation skills
For example, Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - Chris Schmidt Team maintains a database of over 5,800 pre-qualified buyers, often matching homes with buyers before they even hit the market.
Understanding Marketing Strategies
When interviewing agents, ask detailed questions about their marketing approach. Top performers should offer:
- Professional photography and virtual tours
- Targeted social media campaigns
- Multiple listing service (MLS) optimization
- Email marketing to qualified buyers
- Open house strategies
- Print and digital advertising plans
The Power of Performance Guarantees
Look for agents who back their promises with written guarantees. Some questions to ask:
- Do they guarantee the sale of your home?
- What happens if your home doesn’t sell?
- How close to asking price do they typically sell homes?
- What is their average time-to-sell compared to market averages?
Why Should You Call Houston Real Estate Expert Chris Schmidt?
With a career spanning since 2004, Chris Schmidt has established himself as one of Houston’s premier real estate experts. His team’s track record speaks for itself – they typically sell homes for 100% of asking price and often put an extra 2.5% in sellers’ pockets. That’s an additional $23,750 on a $950,000 home sale!
What truly sets Chris’s team apart:
- A guaranteed sale program – if they don’t sell your home, they’ll buy it
- An extensive database of 5,800+ pre-qualified buyers
- Seven times faster sales than market average
- Member of the Houston Association of Realtors
- Graduate of the Realtor Institute
- Proven track record of selling hundreds of homes annually
- Five-star client reviews and testimonials
Plus, Chris offers a free, comprehensive home valuation to help you understand your property’s true market value in today’s conditions.
Ready to compare what Chris Schmidt’s team offers against other Houston realtors? Call or text 713-322-5604 today to schedule your no-obligation consultation and free home valuation.
Frequently Asked Question
Not at all! Professional real estate agents expect and encourage sellers to interview multiple agents before making their decision. It’s a significant financial transaction, and top-performing agents like Chris Schmidt welcome the opportunity to demonstrate their unique value proposition and explain how their services and guarantees differentiate them from other agents. The key is being upfront about your interview process with each agent you meet.
