Choosing a Realtor to Sell

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So you’ve chosen to sell your home. Whether you have a plan for your next move or not, this is a big decision that brings up many questions.  Choosing a Realtor to help you is your first step. 

Need more room?  Too much room and need to downsize?  Whatever the reason, this is a big decision that requires a great deal of support.

When you are looking to sell your home, one of the first things to consider is choosing a Realtor who can get the job done.  And make the process as smooth as possible of course.  Because let’s face it, this is a big decision and it’s hard work!

Getting your home ready for sale can be overwhelming.  The pre-packaging, decluttering, depersonalizing, and finding a spot to tuck away your things when you get notice of a showing.  All while trying to live your day-to-day lives!   

On top of this, you want to make sure your home is priced to sell while not leaving money on the table.  And in a reasonable amount of time with terms and conditions that work for you.  Wow…where do you begin?

You begin with choosing a Realtor who will help you step by step.  Someone who will manage expectations and make this experience positive, productive, and with the least amount of stress on you and your day-to-day life.   

This is why, the tips from the pros came up with the most important things to consider when choosing a Realtor to sell your home in Kelowna.  

  1. Experience and Expertise

When choosing a Realtor you will want to find an agent that has experience in the market in which you are selling.  Marketing a waterfront home is very different from a condo in downtown Kelowna.  While a single agent can do both, you want to ensure the experience is there.  Look at the Realtor’s portfolio of sold listings and ask them about how they plan to market your home to stand out from your competition.  An experienced Realtor will be able to pinpoint a target market based on the features of your property. 

2. Direct Connection with team support

Some great Realtors are backed by a top real estate team.  Working with a Realtor on a team gives you the advantage of the experience and expertise of not just one professional real estate agent, but the whole team. But, when choosing a realtor from a team, ensure you have direct connection and communication with that one agent and are not redirected to an agent on duty.  This direct connection will allow for better communication and feedback.  Not only with you but with potential buyers.   That agent should know your home inside and out so when a prospective buyer calls, that agent can answer all of their questions. 

3. Testimonials and References

The best way to find out if you are on the right track to choosing the right realtor is to find out the experiences of their past clients.  Look at their website and read the testimonials of past clients.  Or you could ask for references.  Find out if the needs of past clients were met and the experience they had with that agent.  

 “One of the best references I ever had was from a Buyer who was represented by another agent.  They bought one of my listings where I represented the Seller.   They said I was so tenacious when it came to negotiating for my seller, that they would only use me to sell their next home. And they did!”    -Quincy Vrecko Quincy Luxury Agent

Selling a home is not just a transaction, it’s a partnership between Seller and Realtor.  While considering all these tips when choosing a Realtor, is important to pick someone you feel comfortable with.  Browse through the bios and testimonials of this top real estate team.  Our diverse team caters to different areas of expertise and a wide range of skills to help your sale a smooth one.  

Fall activities in Kelowna

The beautiful brisk fall weather is here which means fall activities in Kelowna! 

From hikes, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and haunted walks, you will want to add these events to your list of fall activities in Kelowna

1. Hiking

Kelowna is home to many fantastic hiking spots for all abilities.  Hiking fulfills the nature lover’s venture of fall activities in Kelowna.  The Myra Canyon Trestles are the perfect hike with a flat elevation and the ability to go the distance you please while soaking up the astounding views of the Okanagan lake, Kelowna and West Kelowna.  “City on the Edge of Forever and Daze of Roses Loop” is a longer, more challenging hike that offers beautiful forestry, mountain, and lake Okanagan views.

2. Pumpkin Patches

Kelowna is full of local farms that sell fresh fruit, vegetables, and of course pumpkins!  A favorite fall activity in Kelowna includes everything pumpkins!  Various farms throughout the Okanagan have pumpkin patches where you can enjoy a walk through the patches and offer pre-picked and u-pick to take home and carve!  Patches that offer u-pick include McMillan Farms Pumpkin Patch and Gambell Farms.

3. Corn Mazes

Corn Mazes are one of the must-do fall activities in Kelowna.  Offering many corn mazes, including spooky haunted-themed mazes.  If you stop by Mcmillian Farms for the Pumpkin Patch they also have a corn maze, hay rides, animals, and more!  Farm Scene Investigation at Kelowna is home to the biggest corn maze in Kelowna which provides you with an interactive mysterious experience.  If you are a fan of spooky activities, the Kelowna Corn Maze offers your regular, enjoyable maze walk then after dusk… the screams begin!  The Kelowna Corn Maze also has an outdoor theatre to enjoy a movie after going through the maze!

Endless options are available to explore for fall activities in Kelowna.  Options such as hiking, local farms and pumpkin patches, and corn mazes are among the vast fall activities in Kelowna. If you’re in the market for a new home come and check out Vrecko Real Estate Group’s beautiful listings at our open houses this fall.