Do You Have a Good Real Estate Agent?

If you’re planning on buying a home, most likely you have already done some searching around on your own, right? You may have even checked out a few open houses or called the number on For Sale signs to schedule a viewing of that home.

Yes, you can definitely do all of that stuff on your own, if you have the time and a little experience. However, statistics prove that you’ll be a lot more successful in finding your dream home at the right price if you already have a Real Estate professional working at your side.

Your Real Estate Professinal Works for You

A real estate agent, especially one who studies the local market well, can help you identify and buy your ideal property quickly and make the entire process go smoother for you. During a viewing, your Realtor will give you the inside scoop on that particular property, so you’ll know the full story. Your Realtor will also point out the desirable features, and any potential “issues” that you could otherwise miss.

When it comes time to make the offer, your real estate agent will present it and negotiate it entirely on your behalf. If you don’t already have a Realtor working for you, you would have to deal directly with the seller’s agent, who will be legally obliged to work in the seller’s best interests – not yours.

Bottom line: Your own personal Real Estate professional is there for you, every step of the way. At least, that’s how do it work with our clients.

Choosing Your Real Estate Professional

When you buy a home, you will want a real estate agent who…

• Will take the time to understand your needs and your goals so that you have a true partner in your home buying journey.
• Patiently explains everything clearly and will answers your questions so that you’re never left in the dark.
• Studies the local market.
• Knows how to find  the best properties in your price range.
• Will alert you to any new listings, quickly, so that you get the jump on those short opportunities.
• Will give you his advise on the best price to offer for the home you want.
• Will prepare and present the offer as well as skillfully negotiate things such as the price, conditions, closing dates, etc. to put you in a position to get the best deal.
• Will potentially save you thousands of dollars by ensuring that you don’t overpay for the home you want.
• Will recommend reputable home inspectors, movers and any other professionals that you may need.

Not every real estate professional offers these services. It pays to do research.

Next Steps…

The best way to select the right real estate professional, is to meet with him or her in person. No way around it. So schedule an appointment with your favorite potential Realtor. That will give you an opportunity to ask questions and see if they are a good fit for you. Their personality will also be key in how they will work with you. If your Real Estate professional rubs you the wrong way, good luck staying in touch with him or getting updates on your target home.

To schedule an appointment with somebody in our team, please call or email us.