How to hire a transaction & listing coordinator
A 14-page guide covering both pre-contract listing launch and contract-to-close TLC. Four coordinator types decoded. 14 non-negotiables. 20 interview questions with sample good/bad answers. 10 red flags. A first-30-days playbook and a printable 100-point scorecard.
For agents and brokers hiring or evaluating a coordinator—or anyone who's been burned and wants to do it right next round. NC-aware. Pricing-honest. Vendor-agnostic.
Fourteen pages of no-fluff guidance
Covering both listing and transaction coordination as separate service lines, plus the bundle path.
Listing vs. Transaction Coordination
What's the difference? The 2026 NC market splits the work into two service lines.
01 · The 4 types of coordinators
In-house W-2, brokerage-provided, independent 1099, and virtual assistant / overseas admin.
02 · Pricing models, decoded
A 9-row table: MLS Lite, Listing Standard, Listing Rush, File Review, Per-File TLC, Listing+TLC Bundle, Monthly Retainer, Hourly, % of commission.
03 · The 14 non-negotiables
E&O insurance, NC expertise, documented SOPs, deadline systems, compliance readiness, and more.
04 · 20 interview questions
With sample answers covering process, compliance, communication, capacity, track record, and onboarding.
05 · 10 red flags — walk away
Including no E&O proof, unsigned agreements, and vague processes.
06 · First-30-days playbook
Day 1 through Day 30 review.
Printable 100-point scorecard
20 weighted criteria scored across candidates, plus NC-specific closing-attorney and NCREC notes.
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The 31-Point TLC Audit—5 minutes, self-scored, seven categories, two scoring tracks.
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