Locating the right realtor takes weighing credentials and chemistry. You want to choose someone you can work with—after all, you might use the next three months looking for homes. But your agent also needs to be able to safeguard your financial interests. A good agent will listen carefully to your goals and won’t waste energy on homes that don’t fit the bill.
Don’t just call the first agent whose ad you encounter. Ask friends and associates for references (and check them!). Interview at least five agents to find the one with the personality, experience and skill that matches your goals.
Most experts recommend five or more years of experience. Make sure the agent is licensed by the state and does the job full-time.
Real estate is a local game, and to win you need someone who specializes in the areas where you’re looking to invest. Not only will they be up on market trends, they’ll know about local schools, commute times, and under-the-radar red flags, like the solid-waste transfer station that’s been proposed for the neighborhood.
Inquire about what’s currently on the market in your price range; they should be able to list a few homes. And ask for a list of homes they’ve listed in your target neighborhood that includes not just what the house sold for, but also the price at which it was originally listed.
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