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Choosing a Realtor should be approached with the same care you'd take to choose a lawyer or doctor.
Follow these tips for success:
· Friends, neighbors and co-workers are often good sources for referrals. Quiz them about past home-buying or selling experiences with a specific realtor. Would they choose the same individual again? What kind of service did they receive?
· Attend open houses to observe sales associates in action. Observe how they show a home. Do they appear to be interested? How well does the realtor demonstrate knowledge about the property? Does the realtor present a professional manner?
· Look for sold signs in your neighborhood. Ask those neighbors about their agent. A realtor with a successful track record deserves consideration.
· Talk to agents who have experience selling homes in the same price range as yours. For leads, check out the Times Herald's classified listings for homes for sale.
Narrow your search
Choose two or three realtors, and ask the following questions:
· How long have you been licensed?
· How long have you actively worked in the area?
· How many homes have you closed in the last three months?
· Do you work full time as a realtor?
· How will you market my home to prospective buyers?
· Are you a member of the National Association of Realtors?
· Have you earned any specialty professional real estate designations, such as Graduate Realtor Institute or Certified Residential Specialist?
What you can expect from a realtor
Your realtor should:
· Set an appropriate right selling price
· Find a buyer
· Shorten the time the house is on the market
· Find the right house
· Negotiate price
· Accurately complete paper work
Expertise is the core value
A realtor with a professional designation can guarantee a smooth transaction because they are nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry. Not only are they professionally trained, they are knowledgeable and dedicated to bringing you quality service.
You can count on receiving necessary knowledge and guidance and the best service available from a real estate professional.
New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism.
In the end it comes down to trust
Sellers and buyers have to make a lot of important decisions and naturally will be relying on their realtor to assist them in making the best decision.
Don't you deserve the best?
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