Sunday, August 26, 2012

Finding a Real Estate Agent

Ted Silva Law
Whether you are looking to buy or sell your home, a good real estate agent is essential. Finding a good real estate agent is important for enjoying a painless real estate transaction, that is, buying and selling. Many people know how to find a realtor but finding a good realtor nobody knows. The best agent for you is an experienced professional who will listen to you, conduct in an ethical way and knows your market.

Below are some of the helpful steps for finding a good realtor.
  • All Realtors are licensed to sell real estate as an agent but not all real estate agents are Realtors. Only licensed Realtors display the logo. Realtors follows some rules according to standards of practice, which establish levels of conduct that are higher than ordinary business practices or those required by law.
  • Always ask the question “how long has the agent been practicing, his best sale, how s/he refers to past clients, a sense of professionalism and the ability to be honest with you”. Once the agent's done boasting, ask him to send you information about his business.
  • Find out, how many homes are sold by the agent so that you can know the selling skills
  • and strengths of the agent.
  • Know whether s/he helping the clients in buying and selling their homes.
  • You can find out the real estate agent by referring to your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers so that you can know how the real estate worked with them or they satisfied by his work.
  • Successful agents make customer satisfaction their number-one priority and put their customers' needs before their own.
  • Search online from a good agency, you will get a number of realtors and choose one based on previous experiences.
  • You can also find realtor by tracking your neighborhood.
  • Give ads in classifieds and interview them.

The above are some of the tips for finding out the realtors or real estate agents.




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