Tips for Choosing the Right Real Estate Brokerage

Written By Kari MacLeod

When it’s time to sell your home, selecting the right real estate brokerage can significantly impact your selling experience. To help you make an informed decision, here are some essential factors to consider when choosing a brokerage:

Current Listings

Start by exploring brokerages’ websites to assess their current listings. Pay attention to the quality of staging and photography, which provide insights into their marketing approach for your property.

Brand Establishment

Evaluate the history and reputation of the brokerage. Look for well-established firms with a strong track record, indicating their agents’ expertise and credibility in the industry.

Commission

Avoid solely opting for the brokerage with the lowest agent commission. Higher commissions often signify superior agent performance and unparalleled marketing, leading to quicker sales and potentially higher property values.

Local Experience

Prioritize brokerages that have a successful history of selling properties in your specific area and price range. Their local expertise can be instrumental in understanding the neighbourhood and meeting buyers’ preferences.

Marketing Abilities

Assess the brokerage’s marketing capabilities, including the quality of photographers, videographers, and technological tools such as virtual walk-throughs. A comprehensive marketing strategy can significantly enhance the visibility of your property.

Client Communication

Look for an agent who prioritizes transparent and effective communication. Inquire about the types and frequency of reports that agents provide, ensuring you remain informed and confident throughout the selling process.

Inquire about the brokerage’s international affiliations and how they expose listings to a global market. Having your property accessible to international buyers can be a valuable asset in today’s real estate landscape.

To explore a comprehensive range of tools and resources for a seamless selling experience and unparalleled support in Nova Scotia, connect with Kari MacLeod

Kari MacLeod

At the core of Kari's professional ethos is a dedicated focus on delivering exceptional client experiences, encapsulated by her corporate philosophy: "Your property is my priority."

Having navigated 12 relocations across four countries, Kari is well-acquainted with the challenges associated with buying, selling, and moving properties. She wholeheartedly commits to comprehending her clients' needs throughout the entire real estate process, ensuring a seamless transition.

With a discerning eye for some of the Province’s most notable properties, she revels in the challenge of marketing the extraordinary while consistently striving to provide all clients with the utmost attention and expertise. Kari has achieved a couple of record-breaking sales, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Leveraging her background in corporate communications within the mineral resource sector and her formal training as a fashion designer, Kari approaches real estate with a blend of creativity and adept problem-solving. Kari's infectious positive outlook contributes to her success in building meaningful connections.

Having relocated to Nova Scotia from Victoria, BC, in 2007 with her husband and twin daughters, Kari attests that the province has captured her heart. Residing in Newport Landing, her family has discovered their forever home in a charming historic riverside property.

http://www.karimacleod.com
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