12 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Realtor in Bowling Green, KY

You'd never hire a contractor to build your house without asking questions first. Your Realtor shouldn't be any different.

I've been licensed for 16 years, and I've seen what happens when people pick the first agent who answers the phone or the one their cousin's friend knows. Sometimes it works out. Sometimes it costs them real money and a lot of stress.

So here are the questions I'd ask if I were hiring an agent to help me buy or sell in Bowling Green, Warren County or Middle Tennessee. I'm also sharing my own answers, because I think you deserve to know exactly who you'd be working with.

12 questions to ask, and how I'd answer them

1. How long have you been doing this?

I've been licensed since 2010, so 16 years. I'm with Keller Williams First Choice and run my business through my own LLC. Most of my business today comes from repeat clients and referrals, which tells you more than any award could.

2. How many homes did you help people buy or sell last year?

Last year I closed 49 transactions, about $14.5 million in volume, and 38 of those were sellers I represented. As of October 2026, I'm already at 57 transactions and $16.2 million this year. Ask any agent for real numbers. If they get vague, that's an answer too.

3. Do you know my area?

Bowling Green and Warren County are home. I live here, my kids grew up here, and I know which neighborhoods hold their value and which ones are changing fast. I'm also helping more and more people in Gallatin, White House, Portland, Springfield, Westmoreland and Lebanon, especially folks moving between Nashville and Bowling Green.

4. How do you price a home?

With real comps, not wishful thinking. I'll show you what's sold nearby, what's sitting, and what buyers are actually paying right now. Sometimes that's not the number you want to hear, and I'll tell you anyway, kindly.

5. How close to list price do your homes sell?

Across the 78 homes I sold for sellers in 2025 and 2026, they closed at about 99% of list price, and 34 of them sold at or above list. Any agent should be able to pull this number from the MLS for you. If they can't, ask why.

6. How will you market my home?

Professional photos, drone shots, video, a yard sign, open houses, my website, social media, paid ads that reach buyers outside our area, and my own database of buyers and agents. I also reach out to the neighbors, because the next buyer is often someone who already loves the street.

7. How often will I hear from you?

Every week, no matter what. You'll know how many showings you had, what feedback came in, what the competition is doing, and what I recommend next. I'm not the agent who disappears until closing.

8. How many clients are you working with right now?

I keep my client load at a level where I can actually answer the phone. If I ever feel stretched, I'll tell you who on my side is helping and why.

9. How do you handle negotiations?

Calmly, and with numbers. Right now buyers are able to negotiate more than they have in years, so whether you're buying or selling, it matters who is sitting at the table for you.

10. Who else will I be working with?

Lenders, inspectors, title companies and contractors I trust and have worked with for years. In the spirit of full honesty, my husband Joseph is a mortgage lender and someone I recommend, but you're always free to use whoever you're most comfortable with.

11. Can I talk to some of your past clients?

Absolutely. I'm happy to connect you, and you can also read my reviews on my Google Business Profile.

12. Why do you do this?

Because buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions people make, and I want them to feel like someone is truly on their side. That's the part I love.

The right agent should make this easy

A good agent will be glad you asked these questions. If someone gets defensive or can't give you straight answers, keep looking.

If you're thinking about buying or selling and want to talk it through, I'd love to help. No pressure. Just a real conversation.

Megan Uvanni, Keller Williams First Choice
270-792-8982 | meganuvanni@kw.com | uvannirealestate.com