What Every East Texas Seller Should Ask Before Hiring a Realtor (Especially If You’ve Tried Before)

Tips for Sellers

Nov 11

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Longview, White Oak, Kilgore, Hallsville, Carthage, Gladewater, Henderson, Tatum, or surrounding East Texas communities, the agent you choose can make all the difference. The right realtor doesn’t just put a sign in your yard! They create a strategy that gets your home sold quickly, for top dollar, and with less stress.

I’m Kristin Koonce, your go-to East Texas listing agent, and I’ve helped countless homeowners go from “Why isn’t this selling?” to “We got the offer we wanted.” Before you hire anyone, here are the critical questions every East Texas seller should ask, especially if you’ve tried selling before.

1. What’s Your Strategy for Marketing My Home?

Many sellers assume that listing on the MLS is enough. But in 2026, it’s not. Today’s buyers find homes online through social media, Google, YouTube, and targeted ads long before they even contact an agent. Ask your realtor:

How will you market my home across East Texas?
Do you use professional photography, video tours, or drone footage?
How will you highlight unique features like acreage, barns, ponds, or historic charm?

As your East Texas listing agent, I create marketing plans that reach buyers where they’re actually looking from Longview to Carthage and beyond.

2. How Do You Determine Pricing?

Price is the single most important factor in attracting buyers. Overpricing keeps buyers away, while underpricing can leave money on the table.

Ask your realtor:

Do you use a comparative market analysis (CMA) based on recent sales, active listings, and market trends?
How will you position my home in the East Texas market to attract the right buyers?

I use hyper-local data for every home in East Texas, whether it’s a city lot in Kilgore or 50 acres in Gladewater, to set the price that maximizes interest and value.

3. How Will You Keep Me Updated?

Communication matters especially if your home has been on the market before. You need transparency about what’s happening: showings, inquiries, and feedback.

Ask your realtor:

How often will you provide updates?
How will you handle offers and counteroffers?
Will you help interpret feedback from buyers?

With me as your listing agent, you get regular, clear updates so you never feel left in the dark.

4. Can You Show Me Examples of Past Successes?

A good agent has a proven track record. If your home didn’t sell before, you want someone who has successfully re-launched expired listings or sold challenging properties in East Texas.

Ask them:

Can you provide examples of homes like mine you’ve sold?
How did you overcome marketing or pricing challenges?

I’m proud to have helped homes in White Oak, Longview, Carthage, Hallsville, Tyler, Henderson, and surrounding areas go from expired or stagnant to sold (often with multiple offers competitive sales prices).

5. What Makes You Different From Other Realtors?

Every agent has a style. Some focus on buyers. Others list and hope for the best. You need an agent who:

understands East Texas buyers and investors
knows how to market rural and residential properties
creates strategy-driven plans for 2026 sellers

As your go-to East Texas listing agent, my difference is simple: strategy, marketing expertise, local knowledge, and relentless focus on results. I don’t just list homes! I position them to sell fast and for top dollar.

Bonus Tip: Trust Your Gut

Even after asking the right questions, trust your instincts. Selling your home is a major life event, and you deserve a realtor who makes you feel confident, informed, and supported. If your previous experience left you frustrated or hesitant, that’s even more reason to be selective this time. The right agent turns stress into clarity and turns listings into success stories.

Whether this is your first home sale or your next, asking the right questions before hiring a realtor is critical especially in East Texas’ 2026 market. The right listing agent can transform your experience from uncertainty to success.

Your home deserves a realtor who knows the East Texas market and knows how to get it sol, and that’s exactly what I do.

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I don’t just list properties…I SELL THEM! #getlistinwithkristin

Kristin Koonce, REALTOR®
(903)241-2608
kristinkoonce@gmail.com
www.kristinkoonce.com
BOLD Real Estate Group, Suzanne Smith, Broker/Owner

Tips for Sellers

Kristin Koonce, REALTOR®

Let’s make your listing FAMOUS!

My name is Kristin Koonce, and I’m a one-of-a-kind East Texas listing agent with BOLD Real Estate Group, proudly serving Longview, White Oak, Hallsville, Tyler, and surrounding East Texas communities. I specialize in helping homeowners and land owners see the value and potential in what they already own—and using creativity, strategy, and heart to bring that vision to life.

I’m not your average real estate agent. I stepped into this business boldly because I believe real estate should be done differently—with integrity, intention, and a genuine love for people. I focus on building long-term relationships, staying connected long after the sale, and empowering my clients to make smart, confident financial decisions about their homes and land across East Texas.

My business is built on one simple philosophy—love people well. Every client matters. Every story matters. When you work with me, you’ll never feel like just another transaction. I treat each client as if they were my only one—because trust is earned, and results should follow. My goal is for clients to walk away saying:

“Working with Kristin is better than trying to do this alone.”

I’m known for being creative, proactive, strategic, and detail-oriented. I think ahead, solve problems quickly, communicate clearly, and handle the behind-the-scenes work others avoid. I operate with kindness, professionalism, punctuality, and grace, collaborating seamlessly with agents, lenders, inspectors, appraisers, and title companies to ensure smooth transactions.

If you’re looking for a trusted listing agent in White Oak, Longview, Hallsville, or anywhere in East Texas, I’m here to help. I’m an active member of the Longview MLS, Tyler MLS, and MetroTex, and I specialize in selling residential land, acreage, inherited properties, fixer-uppers, and family homes.

Whether your property is full of memories, potential, or possibilities—I can help you sell it with confidence and care.

I don’t just list properties…I SELL THEM! #getlistinwithkristin

https://www.kristinkoonce.com