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Who Is The Right Real Estate Agent And How Can You Find One?

In my other post I’ve explained Who Is A Real Estate Agent And What Do They Do? Now let’s see how to find the right real estate agent for you. Choosing the right real estate agent who works for you is a very important step in the buying or selling process. So how to find trusted agent?

Friends And Family

As with any other purchase, in real estate transaction also Word of mouth plays a big role. So talk to your friends and family. This includes someone who may have recently or in the past sold or bought a house. Now with social media is in your hand use that to your benefit ask for recommendations. For the major part of the process real estate agent is the one whom you’re going to work for the most part so finding the right person who understand and connect with your needs is very important.

Ask Questions

Ask as much as questions to your real estate agent. One may’ve answers based on his or her experience. One may say I Don’t know but I’ll find it for you. Both are really good because this shows either they know what they’re talking about or at least their intention to keep your interest at best. Few sample questions to ask:

• What are the average home price increase looks like?
• What does the area offers to you and to your family?
• What about public transportation?
• What are the schools like in the area?
• What’re you’re options for the budget you’ve in your mind?

A real estate agent may even uncover some potential benefits of the local that may even may be the decision factor of your choice. Asking appropriate questions to your real estate is very important. Don’t skip.

Check On Your Agent’s License

Almost all states require that real estate agents register with a licensing board. Before you finalize your agent make sure you do your research about the agent. Make sure their license is in good standing, they have a clean record and there are no pending disciplinary actions on their record.

Look For Flexibility

With your work environment or because of your day schedule you may chose to text message communication or direct call on regular basis. If you’re a person who works in the evening and night then you may need to look at the houses in the morning or afternoon, even you’re weekend may be in the middle of the week. Ask your agent if that works for him / her. If you’re a first time home buyer or even trying to understand the market then you’re real estate agent can do a hand-holding when it comes to choosing properties. If you prefer not to hand-holding by your agent and rather contact you only when they’ve found the perfect match, you can communicate the same to your real estate agent when you meet them for the first time. Make sure the agent is comfortable and happy to work based on your need and at the same time keeping your interest at the center of the transaction.

Takeaway

Now you know who is the right real estate agent and and how to find the right one. Whether you are a buyer or a seller with your real estate agent expertise you can make informed decision. But above all make sure you do your research as well.

If you’re looking for a real estate agent for your buying or selling need. Please feel free to reach out to me at swamitherealtor@gmail.com

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