Once you’ve decided that buying or selling might be part of your 2026 goals, the next step is knowing how to prepare—and who to trust.
The right questions can reveal how an agent works, how well they understand the local market, and how they’ll tailor a plan specifically for you. Below are a few smart questions to help you start the conversation, gain clarity, and set yourself up for a confident and successful real estate journey.
1. What is my home worth?
While real estate agents don’t have a crystal ball, they do have LOTS of data and experience to help you get the most value out of your home. Wherever you are in the home buying process, asking for a CMA (comparative marketing analysis) is a solid step in the right direction. Even if a “For Sale” sign is several months away, knowing the value of your home is a smart way to start the new year.
2. What services do you and your company offer?
This simple question is a quick way to determine all the resources your agent has to make your real estate transaction successful. Find out how they will market your listing, what their social media plan entails, how they structure open house events and if they have photographers, stagers and other trusted professionals to help get your home ready while saving you precious time.
3. How will you help keep the process on track?
There are a lot of to-do’s when it comes to selling or buying a home. Ask what systems the agent has in place to keep everything moving forward and ensure nothing is overlooked.
4. How can you help me find my next new home?
Matching the person to the perfect abode takes skill, connection and resources. Working with an agent who not only knows how to utilize a database but also has access to off market properties, a large network of colleagues and can coordinate up-to-the-minute listing alerts can help you find your new address faster.
5. What type of communication can I expect after the sale?
Congrats! The paperwork is signed and your real estate transaction is complete. Now what? Savvy + Co. agents have a reputation for going the extra mile and staying in touch with clients weeks, months and even years after the sale. They can offer recommendations of services and professionals to keep your home in tip top shape, or help friends and family members find a home nearby.
Savvy + Co. agents have all the answers to these questions and so much more. Let’s find a time to connect.
