10/26/2026
Here are 5 questions to ask before you hire one:
How many homes did you close last year? Not "how long have you been licensed" — actual transactions, this year.
What's your average list-to-sale price ratio? This tells you whether their clients tend to leave money on the table or actually get what the home is worth.
What happens if my house doesn't sell in 30 days? Their answer tells you if they have an actual strategy or just a listing and a prayer.
Can I talk to your last two clients? Not a testimonial they picked — ask to choose which ones you talk to.
Who's actually showing up to my showings and negotiations — you, or your team? A lot of "top agents" hand off the parts that matter most.
None of this is about finding the agent with the most followers. It's about finding the one who actually gets deals done.
If you're interviewing agents right now, feel free to ask me these same five questions. I'll give you real answers.