Top Questions to Ask When Hiring a REALTOR? This is not a job for your cousins, uncles, friend… YOU need a professional!

Top Questions to Ask When Hiring a REALTOR?

You should interview your realtor as you are hiring them for one of the biggest financial decisions of your life! This is not a job for your cousins, uncles, friend…


YOU need a professional:

🔎 How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job?
JENELL: “I became a realtor in 2009! Wow… This is my full-time job, and I have a staff of two full-time realtor agents to handle marketing and transactions. I’m grateful to have a full support staff at Coldwell Banker for marketing, legal and more. I also have an MBA and I understand how the market works and the bigger picture of your financial health.”


🏘️ How many homes did you and your real estate brokerage sell last year?
JENELL: “We SOLD 27 homes last year ranging from $230k to $5.2 Million. I mostly work with investors and can show buyers how to leverage their money to create generational wealth! I was recognized in the Palm Springs Life Top 25 Realtors, Verified by RealTrends representing the top 1.5% of agents nationwide, and was awarded the International President’s Premier representing the top 1% at Coldwell Banker Realty globally. My brokerage Coldwell Banker Realty sold over $200 billion in homes last year!”


🎓 What designations or certifications do you hold?
JENELL: “I have a degree in marketing, an MBA in business, and I am a Luxury Property Specialist. I have perfected my Interior Design skills for staging properties and include a FREE consultation for all listings.”


🛠️ Can you recommend service providers who can help me obtain a mortgage, make home repairs, and so on?
JENELL: “We have a list of trusted providers, and we will do a walk through with you to make sure we take care of the LITTLE things that bring down the value of your house. Sometimes it is just your old, sentimental BUT ugly furnishings.”


📣 What specific marketing systems and approaches will you use to sell my home?
JENELL: “I present a customized marketing presentation to every seller at the beginning of the listing. We use an amazing network and suite of tools through Coldwell Banker and some good old elbow grease to get eyeballs near and wide on your property.”


⏱️ How do you help me price my home to sell for the most money?
JENELL: “I have a hard conversation with my sellers and we weigh the market together to determine sales price. I personally hate to leave money on the table and will give my clients what I call a hunting price and a fishing price. I can help you determine yours.”


📬 How will you keep me informed about the progress of my transaction?
JENELL: “I believe in communication and will use whatever means of communication, including smoke signals or carrier pigeons… LOL. We follow the client’s lead! By email every Monday you will get a market report: Showings, Feedback, Local Market Activity (active, sold, or pending) and whatever we are watching on a National Scale. We keep you informed so that you can make the best decisions for your property.”


📞 Could you please give me the contact information of your three most recent clients?
JENELL: “Yes please, or you can visit my website and testimonial page. If you would like to talk to one of my past clients, I would put you in touch with one that also was in your community or in a similar situation.”


JENELL VANDENBOS IS A CLEAR CHOICE
Jenell is the clear choice as your agent to represent in in buying or selling your home. She’s been a full-time realtor since 2009 with a dedicated team and Coldwell Banker’s full marketing and legal support, an MBA and marketing degree that inform smart pricing and financial strategy, and hands-on staging expertise with a free consultation. Last year, her team sold 27 homes from $230K to $5.2M, earning top recognitions and strong local market know-how; she works with investors and first-time buyers, provides trusted vendor referrals, delivers a customized, tech-forward marketing plan, and keeps clients updated weekly with clear reports. Call her today for your free consultation!