Locating the best realtor takes balancing licensing and personality. You want to pick someone you can trust—after all, you might use the next four months working together. But your agent also needs to be able to consider your financial constraints. A good agent will incorporate keenly to your check list and won’t waste time on houses that don’t fit your needs.
Don’t just call the first agent whose bench sign you come across. Ask friends and colleagues for references (and check them!). Interview at least three agents to find the one with the personality, experience and skill that matches your priorities.
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 works in the areas where you’re looking to buy. 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 mention a few houses. And ask for a list of houses they’ve sold 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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