Locating the right real estate agent takes balancing credentials and chemistry. You want to select someone you can respect—after all, you might spend the next three months side by side. But your agent also needs to be able to protect your financial constraints. A good agent will pay attention carefully to your check list and won’t waste energy on homes that don’t fit the bill.
Don’t just call the first agent whose yard sign you come across. Ask friends and family members for references (and check them!). Interview at least four 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 purchase. 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 rattle off a few houses. And ask for a list of houses they’ve handled 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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