What questions do realtors ask buyers?

When they want to move, their price range, whether they're pre-approved or paying cash, whether they need to sell first, the areas and must-haves they want, deal-breakers, and whether they're working with another agent.

What is a buyer questionnaire in real estate?

It's an intake form an agent uses before the first meeting or showing, to understand the buyer's timeline, budget, financing and what they're looking for.

When should a buyer fill out the questionnaire?

Before the first consultation or showing. Collect the essentials at first contact and go deeper in the buyer consultation.

Is this buyer questionnaire free?

Yes. Print it, save it as a PDF or copy the questions.

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Real estate buyer questionnaire template

A buyer questionnaire for real estate agents: the questions that tell you how serious, how ready and how soon a buyer is, before the first showing.

Real estate buyer questionnaire

Buyer details

Full name(s)

Phone

Current address

Timing and budget

When would you like to move?

Within 3 months3 to 6 months6 to 12 monthsJust browsing

Price range

Financing

Pre-approvedPaying cashNot yet pre-approvedNot sure

Do you need to sell a home before you buy?

YesNo

The home

Areas or neighborhoods

Bedrooms / bathrooms

Must-haves

GarageYardSingle storyHome officeGood schoolsMove-in ready

Deal-breakers

Are you working with another agent?

YesNo

Your business name

Sections

Buyer detailsTiming and budgetThe home

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Full name
Phone
Where are you looking to buy?
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Asked on the AI callback

When would you like to move?
Price range
Pre-approved for a mortgage, or paying cash?
Must-haves (beds, baths, garage, schools)
Do you need to sell a home first?
Working with another agent?
Email for listings
Best time for a buyer consultation

How to get the most out of a real estate buyer questionnaire

Ask about pre-approval and other agents early: They're the two answers that tell you whether to book a showing this week or add the buyer to a nurture list.
Separate must-haves from deal-breakers: Buyers compromise on must-haves; they rarely compromise on deal-breakers.
Respond to portal leads fast: A buyer who filled in a form on several sites usually talks to whichever agent calls first.

Real estate buyer questionnaire FAQ

What questions do realtors ask buyers?+
When they want to move, their price range, whether they're pre-approved or paying cash, whether they need to sell first, the areas and must-haves they want, deal-breakers, and whether they're working with another agent.
What is a buyer questionnaire in real estate?+
It's an intake form an agent uses before the first meeting or showing, to understand the buyer's timeline, budget, financing and what they're looking for.
When should a buyer fill out the questionnaire?+
Before the first consultation or showing. Collect the essentials at first contact and go deeper in the buyer consultation.
Is this buyer questionnaire free?+
Yes. Print it, save it as a PDF or copy the questions.

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