The ever-changing real estate process can be confusing at times…which is why having an experienced, trustworthy real estate agent to work with is essential!
Here are 7 qualities you should look for in your real estate agent to ensure that your home buying or selling experience is a good one!
1. Full-Time
This is not an area to compromise. Buying or selling a home is the biggest financial transaction most people make. You need a full-time real estate agent.
If you hire someone who only has a client every now and then, how well will they negotiate with an agent that’s out there every day? How will they know how to price your home, when they haven’t seen many home sold recently? If they’re at their other job, how will they be able to handle problems that arise during that time?
2. Tech Savvy
According to a study from the National Association of Realtors, 9 in 10 home buyers today rely on the internet as one of their primary research sources, and 52% turn to the web as their first step, so you want an agent who uses this tool effectively.
Having a real estate agent who’s web savvy, and who understands the Internet and search engines is necessary to getting your home to stand out online — where buyers are looking! In today’s online world people expect information the moment it’s available. If your real estate agent isn’t tech savvy, you might not know your dream home was listed until days later when other buyers have already made offers.
3. Licensed & In Good Standing
Check with Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to see if your real estate agent is licensed and if there have been any legitimate disciplinary actions or complaints against them. While this is not a total guarantee of your agent’s integrity, it’s a good start.
Google and other search engines are also your friend – use them to see what other consumers are saying about your real estate agent.
4. Communicates Well & Often
The No. 1 complaint in the real estate industry is lack of communication.
Regular updates via phone, text, email, etc are imperative – even if there’s nothing to report. When talking with a potential real estate agent, ask them how they’ll keep you informed about your transaction and how frequently. (Then ask their past clients the same question). Their answer should reflect the type of communication style and frequency you desire.
5. Knowledgeable
You want an agent that knows their way around a purchase contract and how to negotiate. This may sound dumb, but if you want to buy or sell your house, you want someone who’s a residential agent, not a commercial one. Many agents get additional training in specific areas of real estate.
Here are a few of the most common real estate designations:
- CRS (Certified Residential Specialist): Completed additional training in handling residential real estate.
- ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative): Completed additional education in representing buyers in a transaction.
- SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist): Completed training aimed at helping buyers and sellers in the 50-plus age range.
6. A Local Market Expert
In addition to the special designations agents have, many specialize in working within a specific community. If you’re looking at a specific area to live, find a real estate agent that is actively engaged in that community and has a strong market presence. An agent that is familiar with the area can advise you of local market conditions that an outsider might not be aware of.
7. Trustworthy
Are they truthful? Do they have integrity? It’s critical to work with a real estate agent you trust. Be wary of an agent that’s selling you rainbows and fairy tales.
Do you need to make changes to your home for it to sell? Do you need to be more realistic about the offer you’re putting in on your dream home? A real estate agent that isn’t direct with you about this issues can cost you that opportunity.
You also want an agent that puts your interests above their own. If you’re looking for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, you want to see all of them in your price range and area – including any that are offering a reduced commission (that cuts their income).
All these ideas are great, but how do you get the real scoop on a agent?
Research Your Real Estate Agent
First, identify a couple of agents you’d consider working with and set up a time to meet with each agent for an interview…referrals are a great way to start.
Then, during the interview, ask the agent to provide a list of the properties they have listed and sold in the past year, along with the buyer or seller’s contact information. Talk with their past clients regarding the agents communication habits, integrity and knowledge.
Finally, look at their past and current listings. You can use Realtor.com or the agents own site. Are their properties similar to the one you want to buy or sell? Are they in your market area?
Not only will the information you gain from the interview and past clients give you insight into how each agent works, talking with a few agents will give you a better sense of how they compare and which one is a better fit for you.
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I never thought about the importance of hiring a full-time real estate agent over someone who doesn’t do it for a living. Now, I can see how the experience of negotiating every day could really help save me money on a new home. I’ll be sure to ask about this when I search for an agent to help me purchase a house.
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I find it interesting that one of the tips is asking about their experience in real estate. Its something I believe not every many people do as they search the housing market. I assume that working with a real estate agent is the best option for buyers so finding out their credentials is necessary.
I agree, working with a real estate agent seems like the best option. Especially right now because my husband and I have been so busy with work, we’re actually trying to find a place for my own studio. I love photography, so I’d be amazing to have space just for my artwork.
Great post! We are looking to sell our home so knowing how to select a good real estate agent to help with the process really helps. I like how you said that “Buying or selling a home is the biggest financial transaction most people make. You need a full-time real estate agent.” My parents had a really good real estate agent the last time they sold their home. Not only did their agent know what she was doing, but she gave all her time to the house and made sure that they got the best deal possible.
It sounds like having a full-time or part-time real estate agent can make or break a financial transaction. I guess when dealing with property sales it is important to know what you want. It seems like it would make the entire process easier.
Usually, when you’re looking to hire a real estate agent, it means you need professional help in buying or selling a property. However, I do think there are certain qualities that they should have. Like you said in one part of your article, that they are knowledgeable. If they don’t have that, you are better off on your own. My question is how do you find someone with all if not most of these skills?
That’s a good question, Jessie. It’s important to have a list of questions that are meaningful to you regarding real estate then interviewing 2-3 agents to determine who’s the best one. Thanks for the comment.
Buying property through an agent is good because they can suggest you affordable property according to your budget.
Thanks for talking about the additional training that agents can get! I do like it when professionals take the time to continue their training; it shows that they are serious and committed to their job and as an extension, you. Where do most of them get their training? Is it a national or local thing?
Most get their CE credits from local vendors and/or those who have their CE certificates and can teach classes on certain topics related to real estate. Thanks!
I think licensing and good standing is the first thing to look for. It shows that they’re experienced, and know all the ins and outs of real estate. I wouldn’t want to work with someone who isn’t legit, because I’m sure there would be legal problems or something.
Thanks for sharing all of these qualities to look for in a real estate agent! I really like your point on choosing an agent who is tech savvy. Like you said, so many people use the Internet to look for real estate. I would definitely want to be sure that I’m advertising to that 52% of people who use the web. However, it is also important that the agent can also make your home look really good online. They would need to make sure there are tons of good pictures on the webpage.
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These qualities of becoming a real estate agent sound about right. They are what a friend of mine even talked to me about when I told him of my desire to be trained on how to be a real estate agent. It’s something that I actually find interesting to become.
I hadn’t thought about how important it is to have a full-time real estate agent. However, like you said, it can be difficult for an agent who’s not as invested or active in the housing scene to effectively negotiate and find houses. The next time I have to move, I’ll definitely be hiring a full-time real estate agent who is familiar with the current housing market. Thanks for the article!
My brother has been looking at houses for him and his wife to move into, and he was getting ready to hire a real estate agent. I had no idea that you should look for one that is tech savvy. I think it’s great that we live in a time where you can find everything online, including a house.
I always try to make sure any real estate agent I work for has all of the qualities on your list. After their licensing I think the most important thing is their experience/expertise in the area. If they are knowledgeable about the market then they will be better suited to helping you find the house that fits your budget and needs. So, I would always recommend going with an agent who is local.
I really like your tip on us knowing if our realtor is trustworthy. My husband agreed on that as well because we definitely don’t want to get a bad deal. I’m hoping that we can just find a realtor to help us find a house soon.
Neil, it would be a great quality for a real estate agent to be tech savy. It seems like nowadays more real estate companies and their agents have set up their own blogs for the sole purpose of branding their names. This is something that my wife looks into as well and we’ll be looking at several of their blogs to see how they can help us in our search of a new home.
If I was in the market, I’d search real estate companies and individuals who have a website/blog just to get an idea of who I might be working with. If a company or agent is consistent with a blog they are probably consistent in how they conduct business. Good luck.
This was a very interesting read, I didn’t know that the number one complaint against the real estate industry is a lack of communication. However, it is really is to see why this would be an important quality for people to look for in their real estate agent. After all, you want to be updated immediately if something’s happened to the price of one of the houses you’re looking to buy.
They are pretty clever in tricking their customer by tricking I means making customers to agree on the property and considers it is a good property. That’s some amazing qualities you have mentioned.
Real Estate is so confusing and its super hard to follow if you have never been apart of it. With that being the case, I’m trying really hard to find a good agent that can help me understand it and walk me through the process. This helped me a ton and I feel like I got a good feel for what to look for.
I loved what you said about finding a local market expert. It seems that if you find someone local they can help you better. Each city is different. I’m thinking of moving soon so I’ll have to find somebody local.
I am looking into hiring a real estate agent for the first time. I like how you mention a quality a good real estate agent has is being trustworthy. I think this is important to have because then you know that they have your best interest in mind and not just the dollar amount. I will definitely look into hiring an agent that is trustworthy. Thanks for the information!
This is one of the most informative information I’ve read. It really helps a lot. Thanks for sharing this and teaching some of your Idea’s
I do want my real estate agent to be knowledgeable. I am trusting him with finding me a house I can live in and love for 15-30 years. It is not something I take lightly, so the better educated he is the better.
Communication does seem like a good thing for a real estate agent to be good at. My fiance and I are trying to find a place to live after we get married and we are having a hard time doing that. It does seem like we should look for an agent that can communicate well with us and help us find a home.
Being full-time is not an area to compromise because buying or selling a home is the biggest financial transaction most people make. My cousin has been trying to sell his house for a couple of months now and hasn’t really had very much success. Do most real estate agents work with other agents to get your home sold? Hiring an experienced real estate agent might be a valuable choice.
Thank you for all this great information about choosing a real estate agent! One thing that really stood out to me was that they should be web savy. That way, they will be able to look online and see what homes are available in your area.
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After going through a few different real estate agents I would say that all of this is very good advice. The main quality I now look for in real estate agents is how well they can communicate. Nothing was more frustrating then asking my agent a question through email or text and then getting a response a couple of day later. I would say this is one of the most important qualities that everyone needs to look for to have a good home buying experience.
I’m starting to understand the point you made at the start of the article about the confusing process of real estate. I’m a new home buyer, so I have no idea what I’m doing. This article helped me understand the importance of having a real estate agent and I hope that these steps will help me find the right agent.
I loved what you said about hiring a real estate agent that gives regular updates via phone, text and email. Buying and selling a home can often be determined by communicating with a potential buyer or seller in a moments notice. I’ll have to keep this in mind if I am ever in need of an agent. Thanks for the great tips.
I can definitely see how these traits are important for a real estate agent to have. The one I had never thought about before is looking for someone who is a local expert. However, what you said makes sense. It’s best to have someone who knows the local trends inside and out.
I like what this article recommends about identifying a few agents that you’d like to work with and set up meetings. It makes sense that it could be helpful to make sure you’re not trying to sort through too many options from the beginning. I’ll have to look into things like how many properties the agent has sold and helped buy. Thanks for the post!
I really like your tip about how a real estate agent should communicate well and often. That will definitely help you to know what is going on with the home that you are interested in buying. My husband and I are going to be buying our first home in the next few months so we will have to keep these tips in mind, thank you for sharing!
I definitely agree that finding a real estate agent that is tech savvy is necessary to getting your home sold. I know from my experience that I always go to the internet in order to search for a new home. You want to make sure the agent is taking advantage of this great tool!
I agree that one of the greatest attributes of a person is how trustworthy they are, this especially applies to real estate agents as they would have your house in their hands. I can see how having someone you can trust and has your best interests in mind is important when dealing with your property. I will make sure I find someone that has these qualities when I hire a real estate agent.
I didn’t realize that 52% of home buyers turn to the web as their first step in the buying process. I can definitely see how important it would be to have a tech savvy real estate agent in today’s increasingly technological world though. I would imagine that using the internet would open doors for them (and by extension, you) that otherwise would not have been opened.
I like that you suggest to look at listings they have sold in the past year and ask for the buyer and seller’s contact information. I can see why this would help you be more educated on the type of agent they are. I am thinking about moving into a new house next year. I’ll have to keep these tips in mind when I am looking for my own agent.
I always find it interesting that “full time agent” is the top of the list of qualities that is recommended in an agent. Personally I find this completely wrong. I know lots of full time agents who make less than a part time income in this industry. LOTS.
As a smart and efficient real estate broker, I have no doubt that those of us whom I consider “the best” at our job accomplish more in 4 hours than the average agent accomplishes in a week. The fact that an agent is full time is absolutely no reflection on their ability or performance and is a quality that among the least indicative of their abilities.
On your list, i’d say #6 is the most important, followed by #5.
Hi Robert,
Thanks for the insider opinion. It helps to let those interested in real estate know what matters the most when hiring an agent. Thanks again.
I appreciate this information about the qualities a good realtor should possess. I like what was said about the importance of being a local market expert. Finding someone who is familiar with the area in which you live would be highly beneficial. Something to consider would be to ensure that the person is well experienced and knows how to negotiate.
My wife and I are looking into selling our house so we can move into an upgrade. We want to find a real estate agent that can help us through the process. I agree that the best bet is to find somebody that knows how to use technology effectively in the industry. It could really go a long way toward finding more potential buyers for a home.
I had no idea that there are real estate agents that work part-time. I assumed most real estate agents worked full time! I’ve heard that it’s a good idea to look into the past deal that a real estate agent your thinking to hire has done so that you can see what their track record is like.
I have often wondered about why a real estate agent is important, until I read under your knowledgeable bullet point. It makes a lot more sense to have a real estate agent to help negotiate the price! If I ever am in the need to purchase house, I now know that having a real estate agent is the best way to go.
I appreciate the information on what qualities your real estate agent should have. I agree that your want them to be full time, it most definitely gives you confidence when you know that they are devoting all of their time and attention to your home and getting you the best deal. My mom is looking to sell her home soon, I will be sure to share this information with her.
It caught my attention that 9 in 10 home buyers today rely on the internet as one of their primary research sources. My house has been on the market for 6 months with little success. I will be sure to talk to my agent about this and see if we could speed up the process!
I’m planning on buying my very first home but I don’t know the first thing about hiring a real estate agent. You suggested finding someone who is an expert in the local market, and is actively engaged in that community. If the real estate agent has friends in the community, it could help them learn about potential new homes for sale. I’ll be sure to find someone with that kind of close relationship with a community.
A friend of mine is thinking about moving into a new house, but wasn’t sure how to find someone to help him find that house. I really like that you say to make sure that they are able to use the internet, and have the tech to do so. It would be nice to have them be able to search the internet for you, and be able to contact you about the house from there as well.
I liked when you talked about choosing a real estate agent that is properly licensed. It makes sense that looking into this can help you find someone that knows market trends and has good strategies to help you. I can see how anyone looking into this would want to consult with the BBB and find out about the agents near them.
It is good to know that a quality real estate agent should have good communication skills. Communicating often with your agent would be beneficial in helping you to get your questions answered. Something else to consider would be to find out how many properties the realtor sells per year.
Good point to how many homes a Realtor has sold within the last year. Let’s you know if there in it to win it!
I agree that asking if the real estate agent is full-time and how long they have been in the business are two of the most important questions to ask. Because they have to put a good amount of time in on their own to be able to find the best house for you, it would be important to make sure that this isn’t a side job for them. If it were a side job, that would mean that they aren’t going to put in as much time to help you and to be able to find or sell a house.
We are wanting to get a smaller house for my husband and me since our 3 kids are all married and moved out three years ago. It was wonderful to understand that it is a good idea to get an agent that knows their way around a purchase contract and how to negotiate. We are no expert negotiators so we will be sure to inquire of an expert to do that for us to get the perfect little house to meet our needs!
My husband and I are looking at buying a new home. We want to make sure we find someone that will be able to understand what we are looking for and help us find the right home. As you said, finding someone that is able to communicate effectively will help make the process go a lot smoother. We will be sure to ask potential realtors how they plan on communicating with us and how frequently, as you suggested.
I’m so glad you mentioned the importance of choosing an agent who is trustworthy and has integrity. I’ve heard that some agents will take the time, too, to call you each week to keep you up-to-date with the market for your home. I’ll be sure to remember these great tips as my wife and I try to find the perfect realtor to help us sell and buy a home.
Glad you found the article helpful. What part of the county are you looking to live in?
I never thought about the fact that a real estate agent should be tech savvy. I guess in today’s world, much of the real estate process takes place online. I want to find somebody to sell my house who is familiar with the most cutting edge methods. I will definitely keep this in mind as I search for a real estate agent to take my listing.
We are looking to buy a house and want to make sure we get the help we need with the paperwork. It is important to remember that taking the time to do a little research can help you find the best agent to help you find the house of your dreams. I agree with you that a good agent needs to be able to communicate well and help you get what you are looking for instead of what they want to sell you.
I was surprised to to learn that the number one complaint in the real estate business is that there is poor communication. I have unfortunately experienced this but never knew it was a common occurrence. Good communication is important so that you are both on the same page on what you want out of a property, the price, the location, etc. Finding a real estate agent you can trust, and that has the proper communication qualities you are looking for can make the process a lot easier, smoother, and less stressful.
Thanks for the tips for choosing a real estate agent. My wife and I want to buy our first home this year, so we need to find an agent who can help us make it happen. I like that you mentioned to make sure you choose an agent who is familiar with the area you want to live in. Choosing a local specialist could help you get better deals and see more obscure listings!
It’s great that you mention hiring a real estate agent that understands the internet and the importance of search engines so that you can best present your home to buyers. This would also be important when you are choosing one to help you choose a property. If they know how to work the internet, it could ensure that the real estate agent is up to date on what is currently out there and any trends that are happening on the market that could affect your purchase or sale.
I really like how you talked about looking at the real estate listings that an agent has when you’re doing some research. My wife and I have a couple agents we’re looking at working with, and I think that looking into the current real estate that an agent has could show us the types of homes he sells. I’m going to have to share this with my wife, and do a little more digging about some real estate listings before we meet up!
That makes a lot of sense that your agent needs to compete with agents. That’s why you suggest finding a full time agent. You want someone that’s familiar with movements and the market; trends change over time and require full time vigilance to parse.
I never thought it might be important for your agent to be full time as apposed to part time. Like you point out a full time real estate agent spends all their time thinking about how to get you the best house at the best deal. I’ll make sure when I need to hire a real estate agent I get one that is focused and wants to find me the house of me and my wife’s dreams.
I like that you said that 9 of 10 home buyers rely on the Internet today and how that’s an important tool for your real estate agent to have. It will be far easier to buy or sell a home because of the fact that there are so many homes being sold and bought every day because of research performed through the web. My brother is looking to buy a home soon and I’m going to be sure to tell him about the importance of having a tech-savvy real estate agent to help quicken and smooth out the home buying and selling process.
My sister is moving because she wants to be closer to our parents and other siblings and she is looking to find a realtor to help her through the process. It is good to know that it would be best to choose a realtor who is actively engaged in the community in which you are looking. It would be great to learn that the professional has a strong market presence. I will share this information with my sister.
It was interesting to me how you mentioned that 9 out of 10 home buyers rely on the internet to find a home. I think this makes it that much more important to find an agent that can effectively market your home online. I’ll be sure to keep this in mind when I look for a real estate agent to help me sell my home later this summer.
I agree with you in that it is important to make sure you choose a realtor that communicates the way you feel most comfortable. It is important to remember that staying in touch with your agent can help you know immediately when a good deal opens up and be able to act accordingly. As I see it, taking the time to educate yourself on the real estate business can help ou find a reliable agent that has your best interests in mind.
My wife and I have been looking to sell our home and want to get a real estate specialist to help us. I like that you mention how they should be tech savvy because 52% of agents turn to the internet first. Now that everything is done online, I think having an agent who can use these tools quickly and efficiently is really important. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, It’s very important to hire a realtor that effectively communicates with you. As you also suggested in the article, a good Realtor regular based updates you via phone, text, email, etc. I would not like to work with a realtor that doesn’t actually communicate with me or give any ideas or suggestions to me.
I never knew that there were agents trained to help buyers over 50 years old. My wife and I are thinking about selling our home but we wonder whether or not we should be considering a certain specialty or certification. Thank you so much for the real estate tips!
I like how you mentioned that when it comes to finding a real estate agent, one of the characteristics we should look at is whether or not they are trustworthy. To me, it is important to have someone who will tell us how it is, and what the best options for us to be. When we are ready to go out and buy our first home, this is something that we will have to look for in our future agent.
My mother is thinking about selling her home and I want to help her hire a real estate agent for the experience. I’m researching a little and liked what was said about being knowledgeable and agree that I would only want a well educated in the real estate world person working with me to sell the home and that SRES agents help 50-plus sellers and buyers. My mother is 50-plus though she won’t admit it and would benefit from the type of specialist, thanks!
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I liked that you had mentioned that it can be important to make sure the realtor is licensed and in a good standing with past clients. My wife and I have been looking into moving out of our house and we don’t even know the first thing that we would need to do to sell our home. I might have to start looking into hiring a realtor, but before hiring them I’ll be making sure that they are fully licensed.
My husband and I are looking to move into a bigger house that may be able to handle our growing family a little bit better and we’re looking for a great real estate agent to help us. So I like your tip to make sure you find a realtor that is familiar with the local market that you want to move into. We’ll make sure that we find a real estate agent that is very familiar with the market local to us since we haven’t bought a house for years and have no idea what may have changed between then and now.
Nice tips! I totally agree that if your real estate agent is not trustworthy the whole point of collaboration with him is wasted. I am considering buying a house and I need such a specialist. I hope I will find somebody trustworthy so that I could always rely on him!
Thanks for this info. I am going to check all of these as I look for an agent. I am planning to move to an apartment and have an agent help me with it.
Communication is a huge factor to consider when choosing a real estate agent and it is great that the article brings that up. After all, it is important for your real estate agent to keep in good contact with you throughout the buying or selling process. After all, you need to be alerted immediately if anything happens with the bids placed on the house.
It was interesting to me that you suggest sticking to a real estate agent that has a good market presence where you are buying or selling. Does this knowledge and presence give the agent and advantage over other agents when it comes to selling your home right? I’d be curious to know just how important it is since I’m thinking of hiring a real estate agent to help me sell my home.
Thanks for your comment about how you should hire a real estate agent that you can meet and set up an interview with. I like how you said that you should hire someone who is knowledgeable and honest. My husband and I are looking for a real estate agent with skill and integrity to help us find a new home.
I think you made a good point how it would be important to hire a real estate agent that is tech savvy. It makes sense that most buyers would be looking online or using other technology in order to find themselves a home. Seeing as how I’d like to sell my home in the next couple of months, I’ll definitely include technological literacy as a requirement of who I hire.
I like that you say that one indication of a good real estate agent is that they have other clients in the area. Also, I have never thought about making sure the realtor I choose is tech savvy. My husband and I will keep these tips in mind as well look for a real estate agent!
I’m thinking of hiring a real estate agent to help me sell my home soon. I appreciate how you point out the need to make sure I hire an agent that has a license and is in good standing. I’ll make sure to look at this before deciding who to hire since I want someone experienced to help sell my home.
With today’s day and age, you’d think I’d heard of real estate agents using the internet to help advertise your home, so maybe things like Facebook or Twitter can help sell your house. Thanks for the advice! My husband and I are looking at moving and we haven’t figured out how to get out house on the market yet. Hopefully we can find a good, tech-savvy agent to help us.
We’ve been looking for some real estate help, and I think that being able to get some information would be neat. I like that you talked about how real estate agents can use social media to help sell your home, and I think that would be great. We’re going to have to look for a few good real estate agent options and see what we can find!
I love it when a real estate agent not only values my time, but my opportunities. Like you said, they should jump on those opportunities to make a sale. Do you have any more tips about what makes a good real estate? Thanks!
I want to start looking for my first home sometime soon. So, I liked that you pointed out that it would be smart for me to find an agent who is good at communicating. I wouldn’t want to go for days without getting any updates.
Thanks for elaborating on the different qualities a real estate agent should possess. To me, finding an agent that communicates well is really one of the first things you should look for because you want to stay connected throughout the process. You wouldn’t want to be out of the loop in the buying process of your new home.
It’s good that you mentioned that a real estate agent should be trustworthy because they are the ones who will be dealing and negotiating on our behalf. I’m moving out of my apartment next year. I plan to purchase my own home. I’ll be sure to keep your advice in mind when looking for a realtor.
This is one of the most informative information I’ve read. It really helps a lot. Thanks for sharing this and teaching some of your Idea’s
I think that it is great in addition to special designations agents have, that many specialize in working with a specific community. I would feel that it would be important to me when buying a home to have an agent who had a good amount of community information. If I were to move to a new community, I would definitely want to have more information on what it was like.
I like that you mentioned finding a real estate broker that is savvy on the web. So many people use the internet now that this is key. Actually seeing their website is a great way to find out if they are suitable.
It got me when you mentioned that I need to make sure to check the history of the realtor in order to be sure that I am hiring a well disciplined and professional one. I will keep this in mind since I intend to buy a house in the near future. Since discipline is the most important thing to me, especially because I know that being professional is the best way to make sure I do not encounter problems, I will keep this in mind.
My sister wants to become a real estate agent because she’s heard that the schedule flexibility is really helpful for mothers. Your information that real estate agents will do best if they are full-time because they will be available for buyers’ questions or concerns is helpful. I’ll advise her to look into real estate agencies that can help her figure out the best way to be available to clients.
That’s good to know that some real estate agents will specialize in specific communities, so you need to ask them what area they are familiar with. This is good to know since my brother is planning to move to a new city so he’s trying to find a home near his work. I’ll have to tell him he’ll need to look at local realtors and see which ones specialize in the area he wants to move to.
Licensing is very important for a realtor! Thanks for that tip about looking for their license to make sure they are a legitimate business. Plus, it shows their professionalism when they are licensed.
I like the tip that you gave to look for a realtor who is properly licensed. My wife and I want to find a new home that is closer to my work, and it is important for me to be able trust our realtor. I will be sure to choose a realtor who is properly licensed, so I can be confident in my decision to hire them.