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Choosing an Agent

How Do I Find the Right Real Estate Agent to Sell My Home?

By Kevin Hays · LOGO Real Estate · 2 min read

Start With Local Market Knowledge

The agent you hire should know your specific neighborhood, not just the general Denver metro area. Ask them about recent sales on your street, the current absorption rate in your price range, and what is driving buyer demand in your area right now. Vague answers are a tell. Specific data-backed answers are what you want.

Interview More Than One Agent

Most sellers hire the first agent they meet. That is a mistake. Interviewing two or three agents takes a few hours but gives you meaningful comparison points on pricing strategy, marketing approach, commission rate, and communication style. The differences between agents are often significant.

Be Skeptical of the Highest Suggested Price

A common tactic called buying the listing involves an agent suggesting an unrealistically high price to win your business, with the expectation of talking you into price reductions later. If one agent's suggested price is significantly higher than the others and they cannot back it up with solid comparable sales, be careful.

Ask About Marketing

Professional photography is a baseline requirement, not a premium service. Ask specifically what the agent does for photography, how they present the listing online, whether they use video or 3D tours, and how they target buyers beyond the MLS. The quality of your home's online presentation drives whether buyers schedule a showing.

Evaluate Commission Honestly

Commission is negotiable and it matters. On a $700,000 home, the difference between a 1% listing fee and a 3% listing fee is $14,000. That is a meaningful number. Ask every agent you interview what they charge and what that fee includes. Then compare what you get for what you pay.

Higher commission does not guarantee better results. Many high-commission agents provide standard service. Many lower-commission agents provide the same or better service at a fraction of the cost.

Check Reviews and Track Record

Look at the agent's Google reviews and ask for references from recent clients. Consistent 4.9 and 5-star reviews across many transactions tell you something meaningful. A handful of testimonials on their own website tell you very little.

What LOGO Real Estate Offers Sellers

At LOGO Real Estate, I charge 1% to list and sell your home. Full service. Professional photography, MLS listing, showing coordination, negotiation, and complete contract management from listing to closing. I have been licensed in Colorado since 2001 and have worked exclusively in the Denver metro and Douglas County market.

When you buy your next home through LOGO Real Estate, you get up to 1% back at closing.

Thinking about making a move?

At LOGO Real Estate, I charge a 1% listing fee to sell your home, full service, and you get up to 1% back when you buy your next home with me. Let's talk about your situation, no pressure.

Talk to a Pro
Kevin Hays
Kevin Hays · LOGO Real Estate

Employing Broker and Owner. Licensed in Colorado since 2001, with more than two decades in the Highlands Ranch and Denver metro market. Call or text 303-683-0008.