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6 Pointers To Help You Find A Good Real Estate Agent
July 20, 2010 by man
Filed under First Time Home Buyer Michigan
The first thing you should look for in a real estate agent is his dedication to you as a client. Equally important is that this person be well-informed, fair and efficient. The following guidelines will come in handy when the time comes for you to decide on a real estate agent.
1. Big or Small
You may prefer to use a large national real estate company that has a well known reputation. But it is their local agency that will provide the services, and it is this agency’s reputation you should concern yourself with. A local real estate agency may not be so well-known, but they may be more knowledgeable when it comes to local property business and also more customer-oriented.
2. Are They Qualified?
Always check that the real estate agent has an active real estate license, and ask what other real estate designations they hold. Your state’s governing agency will be able to provide this information. As members of the National Association of Realtors, real estate agents are bound to follow a somewhat severe and meticulous set of principles.
3. How Much and When to Pay Them
Upon the completion of a sale, the agent is entitled to a percentage. You are more likely to conclude a sale if you can arrange with your agent to receive a smaller commission and incense the buyer’s agent with a larger one. In case you are the buyer, you need to settle your agent’s commission in advance.
4. Any Success in Local Sales?
Make sure that the real estate agent you choose has had experience, and success, selling homes in your area. They will know the average selling prices for the area, as well as the selling points of the area.
5. The Right Agent for the Right Price
You are likely to know a thing or two about local pricing for houses such as yours. If your agent has more experience in either much cheaper or much more expensive homes, they may not know how to market or sell your home.
6. What They Supply
Make sure your real estate agent gives you an ample description of the services he can supply. Selling a home will need marketing and advertising, and you may have certain expectations about where your home will be advertised. As a buyer, you should choose a proactive agent who is not afraid to do the field-work. Furthermore, you should check if they can assist you with the house inspection and recommend people to help sort the financial and legal details.
Perhaps the most important point to consider is the personality of the prospective real estate agent. Although we all hope for a quick sale or that we find a new home quickly, in reality, the process can take months. Until the conclusion of the property transaction, especially a sale, you are likely to meet quite often with your agent. It is far better to have an agent that you can communicate with and that you like to spend time with.
No matter if you’re selling or buying, it is essential that you pick the real estate agent that suits you best. Not only will they obtain you a fair deal, but they will make your life a lot easier.
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