Getting ready to list your home? Before choosing a real estate agent, it helps to ask a few questions about how you’ll work together.

Think of your first meeting as an interview. You’re choosing someone who will guide you through important conversations, decisions, and one of your biggest financial moves. These four questions can help you find the right fit.

1. How will you keep me informed throughout the sale?

Selling a home means a lot of conversations, decisions, and sometimes tough news. You’ll want someone you feel comfortable talking to and who communicates in a way that works for you.

Ask how they like to stay in touch, how often you’ll hear from them, and how they’ll share feedback from showings. You should feel comfortable asking questions and confident that you’ll be kept informed.

2. How would you tailor your approach to my goals?

Every seller has different priorities. Some want to focus on the highest possible price. Others care most about a quick sale or a timeline that lines up with their next move.

Share what matters most to you, then ask how they’d approach pricing, marketing, and negotiating with those goals in mind. Look for an agent who listens and explains how their recommendations support your priorities.

3. Can you walk me through your plan for selling my home?

A good agent should be able to explain the steps involved in selling your home, from preparing it for the market to reaching the closing table.

Ask what happens before your home goes live, how they’ll market it, and what comes next when offers arrive. A clear plan helps you understand your role, prepare for decisions, and feel more confident throughout the process.

4. What’s happening in our local market, and what does it mean for my home?

Your agent should understand your local market and be able to explain how current conditions could affect your sale.

Ask about competing listings, recent sales, and how quickly similar homes are selling. Are buyers making strong offers, negotiating more, or taking longer to decide?

Understanding what’s happening nearby helps you set realistic expectations for pricing, timing, and negotiations before your home hits the market.

The right agent helps you move forward with confidence

Clear communication, a strategy that reflects your priorities, and an understanding of the local market all matter when choosing an agent. You should leave that first conversation feeling heard, informed, and comfortable with the next steps.

Ready to start the conversation? Connect with a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group agent who knows your corner of New England.