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Ask every agent you interview
- How many homes have you sold in my area in the last year — and how close to asking?
- What’s your average list-to-sale ratio and days on market?
- What exactly does your commission include — photography, staging, marketing?
- How will you market my home, beyond putting it on the MLS®?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references I can call?
What good answers sound like
You want specifics, not slogans — real numbers, a clear marketing plan, and references who pick up the phone. Team Beckett is glad to answer every one of these up front; that transparency is the point.
Frequently asked questions
Is commission negotiable?
Yes — commission is set in your representation agreement, not fixed by law. The Real Estate Council of Ontario is explicit that the amount is decided between you and the brokerage and is not fixed or approved by any government authority, association, or board. What matters most is what the fee buys: the marketing and negotiation that drive your final sale price.
Should I just pick the agent who suggests the highest price?
Be careful. An inflated list price can mean a home that sits and ultimately sells for less. Ask how each agent arrived at their number.
Want your real number?
We'll look at your home and your neighbourhood and give you a clear, no-obligation estimate before you make a move. Talk to Team Beckett.