Seller Tips

What to Ask Your Agent: Seller Interview Guide

By Laura Holbert · July 21, 2026

Laura Holbert

Laura Holbert

Realtor/Broker · CA DRE# 01932682 · Team Integrity Realty

Why These Questions Matter

When interviewing agents to sell your home, these four questions reveal whether your agent uses modern technology and data-driven strategies, or just the old MLS-and-pray approach.

Print this page and bring it to every listing interview.

1

Pricing Strategy

"How do you price homes? Do you use data-driven analysis or just look at comps?"

"I use a combination of traditional comparative market analysis and AI-powered predictive pricing. While most agents pull comps from the MLS and estimate a range, my AI tools analyze current market conditions, buyer behavior patterns, neighborhood-specific demand, and seasonal trends to recommend a price that maximizes your return without sitting too long. The result is a price that's backed by real-time data, not just what the house next door sold for six months ago. I also run pricing scenario models so you can see the difference between pricing at $530,000 versus $545,000 and what that does to your days on market, buyer interest, and net proceeds."

2

Marketing Approach

"How do you market homes? Do you use targeted digital advertising or just put it on the MLS?"

"I do both, but the MLS is just the starting point. Here's what my marketing includes:

  • Professional photography and walkthrough video for every listing
  • A dedicated property website with the home's own URL, not just a listing page, but a full marketing site
  • Targeted digital advertising on Google, Facebook, and Instagram that puts your home in front of buyers who are actively searching for homes in your price range and neighborhood
  • Search engine optimization so your home shows up when buyers search online
  • Social media campaigns across multiple platforms
  • Email marketing to my database of active buyers and other agents

The MLS reaches agents. My marketing reaches buyers directly, and that's where the real competition happens."

3

Technology & Tracking

"What technology do you use to track buyer interest and market conditions?"

"I use several tools:

  • Google Analytics on every property website so I can see exactly how many people view your home, how long they spend on the site, and which pages they look at most. That tells me which features are attracting attention.
  • AI-powered market analysis that tracks inventory levels, days on market, price reductions, and buyer activity in your specific neighborhood, not just the city overall.
  • Lead tracking that shows me when a buyer engages with your listing multiple times, which signals serious interest.
  • Weekly market reports that I review with you so you always know where your home stands relative to the competition.
4

Proven Results

"Can you show me examples of how your approach has gotten results for other sellers?"

"Absolutely. Here are a few examples:

  • A military family relocating out of the area: we listed their home, marketed it through targeted channels, and they received multiple offers within the first week. They closed at above asking price.
  • First-time sellers who were nervous about the process. Our AI-powered pricing got them $12,000 over their expected price because we identified demand in their neighborhood that traditional comps missed.
  • A long-time homeowner who hadn't sold in over 20 years. We used AI market timing to list at the optimal moment and they received three offers within 10 days.

Every listing gets the same comprehensive approach: professional media, dedicated website, targeted marketing, and data-driven pricing."

Bonus: Questions You Should Ask Every Agent

Bring this list to every listing interview.

  • How many homes have you sold in the past 12 months?
  • What is your list-to-sale ratio over the past year?
  • What is your pricing strategy and how do you determine the list price?
  • Can I see examples of your marketing for past listings?
  • How quickly can I expect a response from you during the transaction?
  • What happens if an unrepresented buyer calls you directly?

Ready to Talk?

Want to see how these strategies work for your specific home? Schedule a no-obligation consultation with Laura Holbert.