Home in Newport Beach

  

• Is the Real Estate agent you are considering a “Realtor”?

   
• Does your Realtor network with any other top producing agents? 

   
• Does your Realtor ask you questions regarding your specific needs or desires that are important to you with your home sale? 

   
• Does your Realtor return your calls promptly?
   
• Does your Realtor qualify potential buyers?
   
• Does your Realtor provide you with current information regarding current Real Estate trends?
   
• Does your Realtor complete and provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis? How often is this updated?
   
• Does your Realtor demonstrate a team approach to their business?
   
• Does your Realtor provide you with clearly defined marketing strategies?  Specify what these strategies are.
   
• Does your Realtor provide marketing of your home on the internet? If so, what sites? Does the Realtor offer a specific domain name for your specific property?
   
• Is your Realtor able to provide referrals for trusted trades people and service providers?
   
• Does your Realtor make suggestions for cosmetic improvements and/or repairs which may improve the saleability of your home?

   
• Does your Realtor think that your home needs to be staged? Did they offer to bring in a staging professional? 

    
• Does your Realtor have a system for obtaining feedback from other Realtors?

   
•  Does your Realtor have a website which is linked to others to promote listings? Is their website updated on a continual basis?
  

   
•  In what ways does your Real Estate Agent utilize technology to assist you with the sale of your home?

   
• Specifically, what websites does your Realtor utilize?
  
   

Newport Shores Canal

 Questions Buyers Should Consider

• How does the home compare to the other homes in the area? Has a Comparative Market Analysis been completed? Is the home pricing competitive? 

• If you are planning on using the home as a rental, is there any guidelines regarding rentals in the neighborhood you are considering? Does the city consider weekly rentals (if vacation area) or monthly rentals?

• Does the city have plans to make any changes in the neighborhood (i.e. repaving streets, underground utilities)? If so, is there an assessment, and has it been paid? 

• What schools district does the neighborhood fall in? Are there private schools in the area? 

• Is there child care facilities located nearby? Where are they located? What is the cost? 

• Is there an home owner's association? How much is the monthly dues?  What is the schedule of the meetings and who are the board members?

• Are there community activities? Is there a newsletter and/or website for notification of activities? 

• Is there a design review committee for remodeling and building? What is that process like? 

• Is there parking on the street at night? 

• For pet owners: How welcome and comfortable will my pet be in this home? Are there any pet restrictions and is there a safe and convenient place to walk a dog? 

• For condo buyers: How often and by how much has the condo fees gone up in the past? Is there a maintenance fund for the association? Ask to look at the CC&R's, and review.

• Who are the neighbors? Do any of them have noisy animals or hobbies?