Joann Scaduto - Direct: 215-619-0637
 
Agent Interview Checklist...
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    Are you a full-time agent? You should have asked this question before inviting the agent to be interviewed.

  • Whom do you represent? Be sure that you know whom your agent represents at all times.

  • What can you tell me about your office? Office size is a matter of personal preference. Some folks feel that they need the depth and scope of services a large office provides. Others think that they'll get more personal attention in a small office.

  • How long have you been an agent? You want an agent who keeps learning and growing. Time in the saddle is one factor to consider when selecting an agent, but, by itself, it's no guarantee of competence.

  • Do you hold any professional designations? Have you taken any real estate classes recently? Obtaining professional designations, such as the GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute) and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) designations through the National Association of Realtors' study programs is a good characteristic in an agent.

  • How many other sellers and buyers do you currently represent? If, for example, the agent holds four listings open every weekend and is also working with six buyers, where will you fit in? The agent who's right for you has time to accommodate your schedule.

  • Do you work in partnership with another agent or use assistants? Some agents delegate time-consuming detail work to their assistants so that they, themselves, can focus on critical points in the transaction. If an agent relies on such assistants, be sure that you understand exactly how and when during the buying process the agent plans to work directly with you.

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    THE BENEFITS OF 
    JOANN SCADUTO'S 
    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND NEGOTIATING SKILLS

     

    I minimize RISK FOR YOU!

    STEPS I TAKE TO PROTECT YOU...

     

     

    ·        Provide a free home warranty during the listing

     

    ·        Explain the importance of a complete and honest Seller´s Disclosure

     

    ·        In certain cases may suggest pre-listing inspections or maintenance

     

    ·        Insure that the Agreement of Sale is strong for the seller and does not have add-on language that may weaken the contract

     

    ·        Validate the buyer´s loan pre-approval directly with the lender and/or through review by a skilled Trident Mortgage Consultant

     

    ·        In some cases may suggest a complimentary back up mortgage approval by a Trident Mortgage Consultant, a free service to my seller clients

     

    ·        Offer to supply the appraiser with comparable properties reestablishing the value in your home

     

    ·        Attend the buyer´s inspections of your home

     

    ·        Follow-up on all dates with reminder calls/emails to the buyer´s agent

     

    ·        Enforce all deadlines

     

    ·        Attend final walk-through and settlement

     

     

     

    These practices and procedures minimize the risk of fall through or delay which can cost a seller $1000´s and tremendous inconvenience. 

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