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How to Handle "I'm Interviewing Other Agents"

Sellers interviewing several agents is normal. Your goal isn't to rush them. It's to be the agent who understood them best.

Why buyers say it

Sellers are told to interview at least three agents, and many default to whoever quotes the highest list price or the lowest fee, because those are the easiest things to compare.

What to say

Label it

"It sounds like you want to make sure you choose the right person for this."

Respects their process and lowers their guard.

Ask

"What will you be looking for when you compare us?"

Tells you exactly how they'll decide so you can address it.

Reframe

"When you've met everyone, what would make the decision obvious?"

Lets them define what winning looks like.

Mistakes to avoid

Example conversation

Seller
We're interviewing two other agents this week.
Agent
That makes sense. It sounds like you want to choose the right person. What will you be looking for when you compare us?
Seller
Honestly, who we trust to get the best price.
Agent
That's fair. What would make you trust an agent on pricing?
Seller
Seeing real numbers, not just a big promise.
Agent
Then let me walk you through exactly how I priced my last three listings and how they sold.

FAQs

How do I win a listing against other agents?

Ask how they'll decide, listen more than you talk, and back your pricing with real data instead of the highest number.

Should I give the highest price estimate to win the listing?

No. Overpricing to win leads to price drops and unhappy sellers. Honest, well-supported pricing builds more trust.

How can I practice this objection?

Practice it out loud until the response is automatic. CloserPro lets you roleplay with an AI home seller buyer who says "I'm interviewing other agents" and pushes back like a real customer, then scores every response and tells you what to say next time.

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