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August 15, 2018

Tips for Getting the Best Real Estate Agent

The real estate industry is booming, with many new realtors being hired each year. With so many agents to choose from, a homebuyer or seller may feel slightly overwhelmed. You want to find the best agent for your housing needs, but do not know where to start. Rather than settle on just any agent based on convenience, try finding a realtor who can really make a difference in your experience. Here are a few tips to help you do so:

Interview Real Estate Agents

Ask about the agent’s background and experience. You will be happier knowing that your agent is someone knowledgeable and will be focused on fulfilling your needs.

Focus on Professionalism, Not Friendship

No matter how “cool” an agent appears to be, it won’t matter in the long run. Being able to support you throughout the process is what really matters. This is particularly true if you are a first-time buyer or seller and need someone to closely assist you.

Check Their Schedule

Does your agent have enough availability to attend to all of your housing needs? If not, you should look for someone that has an assistant or team member that can help you in place of him or her. It would be best to find someone who has a schedule similar to yours.

Spend Time With the Agent

A good way to establish trust between you and your agent is by getting to know them. Schedule a time to meet up with the agent in person, or try using a video chat service. Ask questions to make sure they will be loyal to you and will be able to help you achieve your goals. They should always be working in your best interest.

Look for Someone Fairly Local

Try finding an agent who is highly knowledgeable about the area in which you are buying or selling. This way, they will have access to the market data and be able to analyze it. In addition, they can tell you all about the neighborhood.

Do Research

Ask friends, family, coworkers, and others for recommendations. Search online to see reviews of real estate agents or ask some of their previous clients. Make sure that clients before you had a positive experience and top-class service.

Trust Your Gut

Someone may recommend an agent that you might not think is right for you. That’s completely fine. Use your first impression of the agent to gauge whether or not they will be the best option for you. Like in many situations in life, your gut is usually always right.

 

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