The Woehr Group
{Partnering with you in Real Estate when you buy or sell and all the years in between.}

Thoughtful Questions Can Guide Your Decision - 3/12/2025

When interviewing real estate agents to sell your home, asking the right questions is key to finding an agent who will best meet your needs. The process of selling a home can be complex, and the right agent will not only have the experience and market knowledge but also the right approach to guide you through every step.

By asking insightful questions, you can gauge an agent's expertise, communication style, and understanding of your goals, ultimately helping you choose someone who will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

Here are 25 common questions homeowners often ask when interviewing a real estate agent to sell their home:

  1. What is your experience in real estate, and how long have you been working in this area?
  2. How many homes have you sold in the past year?
  3. What is your average sale-to-list price ratio?
  4. How familiar are you with my neighborhood?
  5. How do you determine the listing price for a home?
  6. What are the current market trends, and how will they impact my home's sale?
  7. Can you provide references from past clients?
  8. What is your marketing strategy to sell my home?
  9. Do you use professional photography, staging, or virtual tours?
  10. Will you host open houses? If so, how many and when?
  11. How will you keep me updated throughout the selling process?
  12. What online platforms and social media channels will you use to promote my home?
  13. What do you think are the unique selling points of my home?
  14. How do you handle multiple offers?
  15. What is your strategy for negotiating the best price for my home?
  16. What is your commission rate, and what services does that include?
  17. Are there any additional fees I should be aware of?
  18. What steps do I need to take to prepare my home for sale?
  19. How long do you expect it will take to sell my home?
  20. What challenges do you anticipate in selling my home?
  21. Can you provide a comparative market analysis (CMA) for my home?
  22. How do you handle a situation where my home isn't getting offers?
  23. What happens if I'm not satisfied with your service? Can I cancel the contract?
  24. Do you work alone, or do you have a team?
  25. What sets you apart from other agents? Why should I choose you?

Answers to these questions will help homeowners understand an agent's expertise, marketing approach, negotiation skills, and overall fit with their needs.  For more information, download our Sellers Guide.

Doug and Carroll Woehr CNS, SSRS, RCC The Woehr Group - Coldwell Banker Realty Winter Park, FL (407) 920-5201 Doug and Carroll Woehr are always accessible, always available, and ready to help you sell your current home and find your next home. Seasoned professionals with over 50 years of successful combined real estate experience in Central Florida, Doug and Carroll strive to provide you with superior customer service to exceed your expectations by offering real value in a changing world. Doug and Carroll possess the knowledge, acumen, and sound judgement necessary for making a successful real estate team, skills that can only be garnered from experience. Their dedication and experience have created a real estate business proficient and adroit in all aspects of residential and commercial sales and marketing. o Affiliated with the #1 office statewide since 2010. o Affiliated with the #1 R.E. Company in Greater Orlando, Florida, Nationally & Internationally o Member of National Association of Realtors (NAR) o Member of Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) o Member of Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) o Member of Mid-Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service (MFRMLS) o International Diamond Society o Central Florida Relocation Specialist o Short Sale Resolution Specialists (SSRS) o Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS) o Residential Community Commercial (RCC) o Consistently ranked in the top 2% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide o Listed in the "Top 100 Real Estate Professionals", as published in Orlando Magazine Personal background: Doug and Carroll’s top priorities are faith and family. They have been married for nearly three decades and are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Brooke and Andrea Woehr. Doug and Carroll have incredible hearts for service. They are members of Northland Church, where they serve in many ministries. Doug is a Shepherding Elder and serves on both the disaster response team and local serve team. Carroll serves in women’s ministry, the disaster response team, LifeHope Childcare (an organization that strives to help single mothers), and 121Hope (anti-human trafficking). In addition to their service at Northland, Doug and Carroll both serve at other local nonprofits. Doug is on the Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels Etc. in Seminole County. Carroll is the Vice President for Crossroads Corral, a non-profit based in Sanford that serves youth, veterans, women, and families promoting professional growth, hope, and healing through horses. Doug and Carroll both enjoy being outdoors, exercising, and being at the beach. Their greatest enjoyment is spending time with their daughters, participating in and supporting their many sports, activities, and passions. Contact Me Visit my Website Send a Referral Subscribe to Newsletter