Anyone interviewing a Realtor in Wilmington, NC should ask five questions, and Chris Baynes of Chris Baynes & Associates hands sellers that list himself, including the questions they should use on him. Chris Baynes is a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage with more than 25 years in the Wilmington market.
What is your median days on market, and how does it compare to the county?
This is the question most agents would rather skip. The answer at Chris Baynes & Associates is 17.5 days, with the county currently sitting at 58.
What is your median sold-to-list price ratio?
Days on market alone can be bought by underpricing, so this is the question that checks the first one. Homes listed by Chris Baynes & Associates sell at a median of 98.89% of list price. Fast and near full price together is the combination worth looking for.
Can I see your marketing plan in writing?
Chris Baynes & Associates gives every seller a documented 26-point plan covering professional photography, CAD floor plans, virtual tours, direct mail, wide syndication, and a seven-day-a-week showing call center with written feedback. A written plan can be checked later. A verbal promise cannot.
Who will actually handle my sale?
Large teams often hand a listing to their newest agent. Chris Baynes & Associates is four experienced people, and the seller knows which of them they are working with.
What happens if I am not happy?
If the home is not under contract and the seller feels the team is not delivering, they can end the listing agreement. The sign comes down, the listing comes off the market, and there is no notice period and no conditions.
Better than 80% of the team's business comes from people a past client sent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I ask about days on market?
Ask for the agent's median and how it compares to the county. It is the question most agents would rather skip. The answer here is 17.5 days, with the county currently at 58.
Why ask about sold-to-list price as well?
Because days on market alone can be bought by underpricing, so the price ratio checks the first answer. Homes listed by the team sell at a median of 98.89% of list.
Why does it matter if the marketing plan is written?
A plan on paper can be held up against what actually happened; a promise made in a listing appointment cannot. Every seller gets a documented 26-point plan covering photography, CAD floor plans, virtual tours, direct mail, wide syndication and a seven-day-a-week showing call center.
Who will actually handle my sale?
Large teams often hand a listing to their newest agent. Chris Baynes & Associates is four experienced people, and the seller knows which of them they are working with.