{"id":9058,"date":"2018-07-09T00:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-07-08T23:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/?p=9058"},"modified":"2018-07-09T17:11:45","modified_gmt":"2018-07-09T16:11:45","slug":"questions-to-ask-a-real-estate-brokerage-firm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/questions-to-ask-a-real-estate-brokerage-firm\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to ask a real estate brokerage firm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you enter the hall on your wedding day and everywhere is untidy? \u00a0Now imagine the food vendor comes late? How would that make you feel? The success of a wedding ceremony is hinged on a good event planner likewise in real estate that is why choosing the firm you will affiliate yourself with is probably the most important decision you need to make in your real estate career. It can be an absolute game-changer in your success level or a hot recipe for disaster. Below are tailored questions\u00a0to help you in selecting the right brokerage firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-sale\/abuja\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;HOUSES FOR SALE IN ABUJA&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,16776960],&quot;12&quot;:0}\">HOUSES FOR SALE IN ABUJA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your goals as a company for the upcoming year?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>How does the firm achieve the stated goals?<\/p>\n<p>Explain the company\u2019s culture, core values, and mission statement?<\/p>\n<p>What type of training program do you have? \u00a0Is there a cost?<\/p>\n<p>How do you help me keep up to date with what\u2019s going on in the real estate industry?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-sale\/lagos\/lekki\/lekki-phase-1\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;LAND FOR SALE IN LEKKI &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,14515819],&quot;12&quot;:0}\">LAND FOR SALE IN LEKKI <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Is there an online resource for training, materials, and resources?<\/p>\n<p>What fees do you charge agents for the company&#8217;s services?<\/p>\n<p>Can you show me a copy of your company marketing plan and resources for me as an agent?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the timeframe in which commissions are paid to professionals?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the brokerage provide materials for property listings?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-sale\/lagos\/ikorodu\/land\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;LAND FOR SALE IN IKORODU &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,16767334],&quot;12&quot;:0}\">LAND FOR SALE IN IKORODU <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the brokerage provide materials for working with buyers?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the brokerage part of a real estate referral network?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a cost to receiving a referral from the brokerage?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the brokerage have an active customer service unit to handle general inquiries?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the\u00a0various marketing materials available for professionals?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In which area(s) of real estate does the brokerage usually practice residential, commercial or property management?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-sale\/lagos\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;HOUSES FOR SALE IN LAGOS&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,16711680],&quot;12&quot;:0}\">HOUSES FOR SALE IN LAGOS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the brokerage\u2019s preferred practice area(s)?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the brokerage prohibit the practice in one or more real estate areas?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In what geographic location does the brokerage operate?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the brokerage part of a franchise system?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long has the brokerage been in business?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-rent\/lagos\/surulere\/mini-flat\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;MINI FLAT FOR RENT IN SURULERE&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,16711680],&quot;12&quot;:0}\">MINI FLAT FOR RENT IN SURULERE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many professionals does the brokerage have working for it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the brokerage communicate online or in person with its professionals?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does the brokerage manage conflicts among its professionals?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does the brokerage deal with conflicts between professionals and clients?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Imagine you enter the hall on your wedding day and everywhere is untidy? 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