Do your homework and be sure you hire a great listing agent. Here are 10 tips for hiring a top-notch real estate agent to sell your Madison area home (or condo).

10 Traits of a Great Listing Agent

1. A thoughtful listing agent asks many questions to understand your goals and develop a plan to help you reach them.
2. A professional listing agent studies the Madison area real estate market daily and provides you with a reliable market analysis.
3. An honest listing agent is not afraid to tell you what your property is worth.
4. A collaborative listing agent values your ideas and opinions as important elements in the home-selling process.
5. A top listing agent has an excellent track record of selling homes quickly and for a high market price.
6. A systematic listing agent has a proven methodology for selling real estate.
7. A creative listing agent implements new marketing strategies that address your unique needs.
8. A skilled listing agent successfully negotiates your price, your terms, and “win/win” for all parties.
9. A leveraged listing agent hires administrative support, a professional stager, a professional photographer, and a professional videographer to deliver top-notch real estate marketing.
10. A service-oriented real estate agent communicates with you weekly and ensures you’re always up-to-date on the progress of your sale.
11. (Bonus) A Successful and an Accountable listing agent PUTS THEIR PLAN IN WRITING and makes it part of the listing contract and does what they said they would do.

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