Just as suddenly, he seems to vanish off of the face of the earth until another agent brings him an offer, or until it's time to renew the listing. Tell the agent you select that you expect them to commit to a plan of follow up with you so that you are always aware of what's happening. An agent with a large number of active listings can find themselves struggling to keep up. You want a representative that will be able to make time to market your home properly, follow up with buyers and other agents that have shown the home, and provide you with valuable feedback from showings. An agent with an inventory of 25 listings has less than two hours a week to devote specifically to you and your property.
Some agents have a large percentage of listings that expire while others virtually have none.
This figure reveals a lot about an agents ability to market homes effectively, and give clients good advice on the most important aspects of marketing, proper pricing and showcasing the home. You'll want to know that the agent you hire has a solid track record of getting the job done. The sale to list price ratio is the percentage of list price that an agent averages in their transactions. It will give you an indication of the agent's negotiation skills. A strong sale to list price ratio is an indicator of that agent's ability to sell and effectively convey the features and benefits of your home in a way that builds value in the eyes of the prospects and other agents.