If you’re looking to purchase the right home, it usually begins with hiring the right REALTOR. So how do you decide which REALTOR is the one for YOU?
Employing a REALTOR? 4 Things to Consider
Reduce your REALTOR options using these four steps.
1. Read everything regarding them
Want to find out what it’s really like to do business with a specific agent? Get a sense of the experience by reading what past clients are saying about them.
“An agent can tell someone all day long that they’ll work hard for them. But positive reviews from past clients really say it,” says Jeff Bowers, Broker/Owner at RE/MAX Pro Realty in Charleston, South Carolina.
2. Make sure they know their stuff
Homebuying and selling is a competitive space. Knowing the ins-and-outs of what you are going to face as a buyer or seller is vital, so it’s a good idea to have an experienced agent in your court.
“An agent who doesn’t sell many homes a year, or is a part-time agent, is not sharpening their skills and staying on top of the market,” says George Pilant, Managing Broker at RE/MAX Northwest in Tacoma, Washington. “Skill and success requires a mastery of fundamental real estate tasks. Mastery comes through practice and repetition, and a productive agent is continually practicing their craft.”
3. Test their local knowledge
So that they can help you buy or sell a home efficiently and quickly, a good knowledge of the location you are looking at is essential.
“An experienced agent that understands local area/neighborhood dynamics is important. The economy, unemployment, job growth, upticks and downsizes in businesses, traffic, construction and climate all influence real estate market supply and demand, pricing, days on market, concessions, etc. And all feed into the home-buy or home-sale equation,” says Jen Horner, an agent with RE/MAX Masters in Salt Lake City, Utah. “As every real estate market has it intricacies, experience is a must to navigate these dynamics.”
4. Ask the proper questions
When interviewing a prospective agent, ensure that you ask them questions about what to expect from them throughout the buying/selling process. How frequently will they communicate with you, how do you get in touch with them? Using a knowledgeable, productive REALTOR is important, but so is working with a personable, easy-to-work-with agent.
“A home purchase is a serious investment – most likely a consumer’s largest investment. Therefore, the importance of choosing the right agent is paramount,” says Horner. “Experience is important, but the ability to mesh and have good communication and rapport is critical as well. Do you get the feeling during your interview that the real estate agent is trustworthy and honest? You need to find a Realtor that’s going to work hard for your best interest!”
Wanting to locate the REALTOR who’s best for you?
Nick, Cindy & Nicholas Davis with RE/MAX Premier Group are here to assist you with all your Real Estate Needs. We are always available at 813-300-7116 to answer your questions or you can simply click here and we will be in touch with you shortly.
Like to see what you are qualified to purchase? You can contact Kyle Edwards with Iberia Bank at 813-495-5161 or simply click here to start your online application.
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