Picking the Right Real Estate Agent for YOU
We have briefly mentioned that the main way many individuals find real estate listings these days is online through the many different listing platforms. Often, when you search these platforms and find a property or two that you want to look at, you don’t have a real estate agent to set that up for you, so you push the little button to contact the listing agent. While this is one way to get started with a real estate agent, it’s not an ideal way in which to find a real estate agent that works well for you.
There is always a chance that you will hit it off with the real estate agent that attends a showing from you contacting them online, however, odds are it’s going to take more than that to find a real estate agent you trust and can feel comfortable with. So, how do you pick the right real estate agent for you? Keep reading, follow our tips, and you’ll find yourself on the right track to finding a new home with the help of a great real estate agent.
Follow the “Right” Order
While there is no exactly right or wrong order for your to go about your homesearch, tackling the task of finding a great real estate agent first can make the process that much easier. The final product may be a new home, but having the right tools to find that new home can make a big difference. Once you’ve made up your mind that you’re in the market for a new home, don’t set about finding the home, find the right real estate agent first. Take the time to look around for a real estate agent in your area with the specialties and credentials to meet your needs. Then let them lead your new home search utilizing the tools available to them, making the process that much easier.
Go With Your Gut
When you meet with a real estate agent for the first time, whether at a home showing or their office, try and get a feel for how they do things. You’ll probably have a gut reaction to not just how they work, but their attitude and professionalism as well. Go with your gut. If you’re gut tells you that you don’t, or shouldn’t, work with a particular real estate agent, say, “Thank you for your time,” and move on. If you get a good gut feeling about how a real estate agent handles themselves and you think that you may be able to work well with them, move forward onto the next step.
Interview Them
Just like any other transaction in life, it’s important to evaluate either the person or item. Picking the right real estate agent is quite similar. In essence, you need to interview a real estate agent you want to work with. Learn about what they specialize in, how they like to work with clients, what they can do for you that others can’t, and simply if their experience matches what you need. You don’t want to work with a real estate agent that cannot meet your needs and vis versa, a real estate agent wants to be able to provide you with the services that you require.
Remember….
Lastly, it’s essential to remember that whether you’re looking for a new home, or selling your old one, a real estate agent is working for you. Through the final purchase agreement, both real estate representatives will get paid a commission. So you want to find one that will work for you, your needs, and your best interest.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Santa Fe has a variety of qualified and professional real estate agents for you to be able to find just the right one for your homesearch! Contact us today for more information.
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