Important questions to ask before hiring a REALTOR® …Gore & Associates have the Right Answers.

1. Are you a full-time REALTOR®? 
   GORE & ASSOCIATES: Absolutely. . .full-time times six! 
   
   
2. Where do your rank in sales compared to other agents? 
   GORE & ASSOCIATES: Gore & Associates out sell the average agent 15 to 1.
   
   
3. Do you have any references or testimonials? 
   GORE & ASSOCIATES: Yes. . .they are our pride and joy. 
   
   
4. Do you have an aggressive, proactive advertising and marketing program? Explain it. 
   GORE & ASSOCIATES: We have a tremendously effective marketing campaign that gets results. We would love to present it to you. 
   
   
5. Do you guarantee your services in writing?
   GORE & ASSOCIATES: Yes, absolutely and unconditionally.
   
   
6. May I see your resume?
   GORE & ASSOCIATES: Yes. 
   
   
7. What real estate specific educational designations have you achieved?
   GORE & ASSOCIATES: Yes, and it’s so important that the State of California has just put stiff penalties in place for any agent that would falsely advertise that they have earned these credentials without doing so. Our team holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Real Estate Plan Specialists (REPS) and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS).
   
    
8. Do you deliver notices about my home to the public?
   GORE & ASSOCIATES: Absolutely. Establishing market presence for your home is our #1 priority.
   
    
9. May I see a sample home brochure?
   GORE & ASSOCIATES: We look forward to showing what we can do for your home. 
   
   
10. Do you send out email notices on my home to the agents in this geographical area?
    GORE & ASSOCIATES: Yes, we get all the agents in the area working for you.
    
     
11. How often will I be updated on the activity on my home? How will I be updated?
    GORE & ASSOCIATES: We will contact you at least weekly by phone and bi-weekly by written report to notify. We will also contact you regarding any significant events during the time your property is on the market. You may also call us directly on our cell phones anytime you have a question.
    
     
12. Will my home be marketed with a virtual tour?
    GORE & ASSOCIATES: Yes, it’s all part of our “high tech” global marketing services.
    
     
13. Do you have a personal web page that shows your homes?
    GORE & ASSOCIATES: We have several sites with over 30,000 hits a month! 
    
    
14. Do you have a written mission statement?
    GORE & ASSOCIATES: It’s our guiding light.
    
     
15. Does your home marketing plan include a 24-hour access to information about my
    property for any prospective buyer?
    GORE & ASSOCIATES: Yes, we want anyone to be able to access information on your property anytime.