Finding the best real estate professional takes considering credentials and personality. You want to choose someone you can work with—after all, you might pass the next four months side by side. But your agent also needs to be able to protect your financial constraints. A good agent will listen earnestly to your needs 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 family members for references (and check them!). Interview at least four agents to find the one with the experience, skill and personality 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 plays 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 list a few properties. And ask for a list of homes 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.
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Minneapolis_MN
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