How to choose a listing agent in Winnipeg | Adela Strycharz, REALTOR®

In short

Choose the agent with the best plan and evidence, not the highest price promise.
Ask for the pricing evidence, the marketing plan and the communication plan in writing.
Read the listing agreement: commission, term, what's included and how to end it.

The agent you choose shapes your price, your timeline and your stress level. Interview at least two. Here's what to ask.

Questions to ask

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How did you arrive at the recommended price? Can I see the comparables?What's your marketing plan, in writing?How will you handle showings and collect feedback?How often will you update me, and how?How do you handle multiple offers?Who on your team will I actually work with?What's your commission, what does it include, and how is it shared?How long is the listing agreement, and how can it be ended?Can I speak with recent clients?

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Red flags

Look beyond the presentation

Ask to see a couple of the agent's recent listings online. Are the photos bright and professional? Is the description accurate and appealing? Did they include a floor plan? Look for reviews from real clients, too.

What I offer sellers

Dre saysAsk her anything. She'll answer. Then she'll answer my dinner request, eventually.

Quick check1 question

Two agents suggest $460,000. A third suggests $510,000 with no comparables. What's the safest reading?

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Questions people ask

Should I pick the agent with the lowest commission?

Commission is negotiable and worth discussing. Compare what each agent includes: pricing work, marketing, communication and negotiation. The net result matters more than the rate alone.

Can I end a listing agreement early?

It depends on the agreement's terms. Ask before you sign, and get the answer in writing.

I'm already listed with another brokerage. Can you help?

Please speak with your current REALTOR® first. I can help once your current agreement has ended.

This article is general information for Manitoba, not legal, tax, mortgage or financial advice. Rules, rates and programs change; figures are estimates as of October 2026. Check your situation with a lawyer, lender or accountant before you act. Adela Strycharz is a REALTOR® with Real Broker Manitoba Ltd. If you already have an agreement with another brokerage, please speak with your own REALTOR® first.