Not Every Agent Gets You the Same Result.

Pittsburgh homeowners who choose the wrong agent leave money on the table. Here is how to make sure that does not happen to you.

Mike Pastor has helped Pittsburgh-area families sell with confidence for over 12 years. Schedule a free consultation and get a clear plan before you list.

Most Sellers Don't Realize the Stakes Until It's Too Late.

Choosing an agent feels simple. You call a few people. You go with whoever seems confident.

But the agent you choose controls your pricing strategy, your negotiation leverage, your marketing reach, and your final number.

A weak pricing strategy means sitting on the market. Sitting on the market means price reductions. Price reductions mean buyers know you're desperate.

That is why the decision matters more than most people think.

5 Things the Right Listing Agent Should Be Able to Show You

• 1
  A Neighborhood-Specific Pricing Strategy

  They should know your street, not just your zip code. Ask them to show you comps from your school district, matched to your home's style and size.

• 2
  A Real Marketing Plan — Not Just MLS

  Photos, video, social media reach, and targeted online advertising. If the plan starts and ends with putting it on Zillow, that is not a plan.

• 3
  Days on Market and List-to-Sale Data

  Ask them: what is your average days on market? What percentage of list price do your sellers walk away with? Good agents track this.

• 4
  A Clear Communication Standard

  You should never have to wonder what is happening with your home. Ask how often they update you and what that looks like in practice.

• 5
  References From Recent Pittsburgh Sellers

  Not just friends who used them ten years ago. Recent sellers, in your market, who will tell you what the experience was really like.

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