A polished website is useful, but it shouldn’t be the only factor in choosing an agent. Luxury buyers and sellers should interview potential agents and determine whether their experience actually matches the transaction.
1. How Familiar Are You With My Area?
Ask the agent about specific neighborhoods—not just Northern Nevada generally.
2. What Similar Properties Have You Handled?
Ask for examples of comparable transactions.
3. How Do You Determine Value?
The agent should be able to explain how comparable sales, property characteristics, market conditions, and buyer demand influence pricing.
4. How Will You Market My Property?
For sellers, ask about photography, video, MLS exposure, digital marketing, social media, open houses, buyer outreach, and broker networking.
5. How Do You Handle Negotiations?
A luxury transaction can involve substantial money, so negotiation strategy matters.
6. What Is Your Communication Style?
Determine how often you will receive updates and how quickly the agent typically responds.
7. What Happens After the Offer?
Ask about inspections, appraisal, title, contingencies, deadlines, and closing coordination.
8. What Professionals Do You Work With?
A strong transaction often requires coordination with multiple professionals.
9. Can I Verify Your Nevada License?
You can use the Nevada Real Estate Division to verify licensing information. The Division publishes active-license lists monthly and provides license lookup tools.
10. Why Should I Hire You?
This is perhaps the most revealing question. Don’t look only for the most impressive answer. Look for a specific answer.
One Professional to Research
Nicole Montero Gozza provides buyer and seller services and publishes information about her Northern Nevada real estate practice online. Visit NicoleMonteroGozza.com to review her services and current information.
Compare Before You Commit
Interview at least two or three professionals. Compare experience, communication, local knowledge, marketing, negotiation, reviews, transaction history, licensing, and personal fit.
Final Thoughts
The best agent for one buyer may not be the best agent for another. The goal isn’t to find the most famous Realtor. The goal is to find the professional whose experience matches your specific property and objectives.
