Finding amount of sales closed by a realtor

Do you have a listing agreement with the realtor or her broker's company? In other words, is she an independent realtor/broker with her own agency or does she work under a larger agency? If she's independent then you'll have to look at your listing agreement to see what kind of clause you have on pulling the listing away from her. If she's part of a larger agency then you can let the broker (head of the agency) know that you aren't satisfied with her performance.

Are there other units for sale in your complex? Are they selling? It's hard to separate the realtor from the market when things are in a general slump.

Or do you mean ask the stager where she found this out? As simple as that seemed I didn't think of it.

Linkat wrote:

Or do you mean ask the stager where she found this out? As simple as that seemed I didn't think of it.

I meant ask the realtor -- I thought the realtor was a she, not a he -- but that's a good idea, too.

Either a) the stager was talking smack (maybe because she was worried about her own reputation) and it's not true, which is worth knowing, or b) the stager was telling the truth and has some sort of a source.

Have your husband ask the realtor if he won the steak knives in last years sales push.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_staging

Does your company have a buy-out option if your house doesn't sell in time for you to move? You're staying within the company, they're supporting your move,... sometimes companies will purchase the house from you (and immediately relist it to get rid of it) to expedite the transfer.

A good agent will promote your house repeatedly in your local papers,
on the internet, perhaps craigslist and other listings that would promise a
large circulation. A good agent is readily available to show properties,
also evenings and on weekends, he/she will have color brochures available
for distribution around town (local banks, small stores etc.) and your
home should be available to prospective buyers for a preliminary virtual tour online through the brokers website or other MLS channels.

Linkat, ask your realtor exactly where he advertises and how readily it
is accessible to potential clients. The more channels he'll give you the
more you know he's working in you favor.

hey linkat

I just happened upon this SITE

Could something like this help you, or is there something comparable in your area?

I googled - real estate agents ranking in sales...there's lots more.

Selling a home is serious business here, Margo.

I imagine selling your home is a serious business wherever you are. It certainly was for me when I sold my last house. Expect to leave this one feet first!

We have people who do that sort of thing here - but I've never heard the phrase "home stager"!