St. Thomas Real Estate Trends

Considering how small we are and the fact that we are perceived as just another island in the Caribbean - it's a fair question. The answer is "yes" we have an MLS system here making it a "level playing field" for any realtor you may choose to work with. However, whether buying a property or deciding to list your home you should consider:

Important Questions to Ask an Agent Before Listing Your Home for Sale

• Do you have an active real estate license in good standing?
• How long have you been licensed as an agent?
• Why do you think I should list with you?
• Do you have a website and how does it perform?
• What professional designations do you hold?
• What party will you represent -- the buyer or the seller?
• What services do you offer?
• Do you belong to an online home buyer's search service?
• How will you price my home?
• How will you market my home?
• How will you keep in contact with me during the selling process, and how often?
• What is your professional fee for service? 
• Will you cooperate with buyers' brokers?
• What share of commission will you offer a cooperating broker who finds the buyer?

Important Questions to Ask Yourself About the Agent

• Is the agent a good listener?
• Is the agent accessible?
• Is the agent part-time or full-time?
• Is the agent cooperative and enthusiastic, or rude and arrogant?
• Do you think you can have a good working relationship with the agent?

At Sunhaven Realty, we strive to be YOUR US Virgin Islands Real Estate Team. We would consider it a privilege to work with you in all of your real estate needs.