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How To Choose A Real Estate Agent - Common Q&A About Selling Your Home

Here is a basic check-off list to use when interviewing an agent.

LIST OF QUESTIONS For Agents	Andy & Izabel Lussier of Virtual Florida Realty, Inc. 239-826-SALE
How many years of FULL-TIME real estate experience do you have?	Since 1993 - Over 25 years of Full-Time service right here in Lee County Florida!
Is real estate your career? Is this how you support your family? Do you have another job? (Would you hire a part-time accountant, lawyer or doctor?)	Real estate is our career - we own the company. Small business like ours is the backbone of this Country!
How many years of FULL-TIME LOCAL real estate experience do you have?	Since 1993 - Over 25 years of Full-Time service right here in Lee County Florida!
How many years have you been with your current company?	Since 1997 We don't just work there, we own the company!
Are you ranked among the top selling agents in Lee County FL for sales?	We have a proven sales record that places us among the very top of all area MLS agents! We have audits to prove it!
Are ALL of your listings entered into the MLS for maximum exposure?	Yes! ALL of our listings are entered into the MLS! We always offer 50% or more of our commission to the selling agent. We take the reduction on our side to save you money!
Do you work with ALL area agents to help sell my property?	Yes! ALL of our listings are entered into the MLS! We always offer 50% or more of our commission to the selling agent. We take the reduction on our side to save you money!
Is your way of working with other agents, simply telling them to add their fee on top of the price?	No! ALL of our listings are entered into the MLS! We always offer 50% or more of our commission to the selling agent. We take the reduction on our side to save you money!
Do ALL of your listings include detailed property info, many beautiful photos, and a custom virtual tour - including vacant lots?	Yes! We welcome you to compare any of our listing info, photos, custom virtual tours with any other listing in any price range - even lots!
Will you market my property to Buyers all over the world on the Internet?	Yes! We have been marketing on the Internet before most agents even had an email. The name of our company Virtual Florida Realty, Inc. says it all!
WHAT IS YOUR COMMISSION?	4.5% To 5.5% Commission!
Do you openly advertise your commission rate? If not, why not? Do you charge Sellers different fees?	We don't need to offer secrete deals or gimmicks promotions. We want to save everybody as much money as possible. We openly advertise our entire marketing program and fees!
How much do you offer the selling agent in the MLS to bring Buyers to my property?	We always offer 50% or more of our commission to the selling agent. We take the reduction on our side to save you money!
Do you ever charge automatic extra add-on fees on top of your commission to Sellers or Buyers?	No! That alone could save you an additional $295 to $795 at closing! You would be surprised to see how many agents charge these fees!
Do you offer FULL SERVICE, discount service, or other levels of service based on your fee?	Even with our low fees, we always offer Full Service - The best around! Most of our business is from repeat clients and their referrals to friends and family!
Will you buy my home if it does not sell, rebate me a portion of your commission or loan me a moving truck for free?	No! We do not offer tricks, gimmicks or hidden fees! Is a 6% or more commission plus an extra $395 fee worth a "free" moving truck?
What if I find a Buyer first? Can I still sell my property By Owner?	Yes! We are here to help sell your property. We drastically reduce our commission if you find a Buyer. You can sell By Owner and still get great service!
Do you serve all Lee County FL or just Cape Coral & Ft Myers?	Serving ALL Lee County Florida Since 1993 - over 25 years!
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