Marouka Lapierre

Schedule a meeting or phone call with the potential broker to evaluate their communication style, availability, and ability to understand your needs. Make sure you feel comfortable asking questions and sharing your concerns with them.

You can also take the time to check their social media to see if their style aligns with yours.

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Look for signs of transparency and reliability in how the broker communicates and manages real estate transactions.

Ask friends, family, or colleagues who have recently worked with a real estate broker for references. Review testimonials and online comments to assess the broker’s reputation.

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Discuss the services offered by the broker. Some brokers provide additional services such as home staging (consultation and/or furniture rental), a personalized website for each client, a cleaning team available to prepare your property, regular activity reports regarding your project, and access to their professional network such as inspectors, notaries, mortgage brokers, etc.

Also, some brokers are part of a large team (you may communicate with different people such as other brokers or assistants), while others work independently (your broker is your main point of contact and your file is not shared with anyone else).

If you are selling your property, ask the broker to explain their marketing strategy, including online promotion, printed advertising, phone calls, and more.

Ask specifically what actions they will take to promote YOUR property. Do they have a passive approach (sending advertising postcards) or an active approach (meeting people directly to speak about your property)?

Finally, do not hesitate to let them know if there is something you would like them to include in their marketing — or something you would prefer they avoid.

Ask the broker how frequently they communicate with their clients. Is it every day? Every week? Only when there are updates?

Do not hesitate to ask about their average response time for phone calls or emails, so you know what to expect.

Also, take the time to find out whether they work as a full-time real estate broker or only part-time.

Ask them—or their past clients—what sets them apart from other brokers. Do they offer additional protections (for example, insurance programs that other brokers may not provide, such as the Royal LePage Royal Protection Program)?

Do they offer a personalized approach? For example, do they create a property search portal for each buyer client, or a portal showing all comparable properties currently on the market for seller clients?

Choosing the best real estate broker for you is a crucial decision that can influence your entire buying or selling experience. By conducting thorough research and evaluating experience, reputation, and compatibility, you can find a broker who understands your needs and guides you through the real estate process.

Take the time to choose carefully and ensure you work with a trusted professional who will help you achieve your real estate goals. 🏡✨