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Finding a good real estate agent is extremely
important if you want to have a smooth and successful transaction. Today we will
discuss six ways to pinpoint a good real estate agent.
1. Find multiple agents for the job: Ask for referrals and find people on Zillow or other 3rd party real estate websites. Find at least 2-4 agents that you might want to use and interview them.
2. Interview: You are going to be doing a lot of work with the real estate agent you choose, so you need to match their personality type and you have to be comfortable with them. It is okay to use family, as long as you interview them just like the other agents. Don’t just hire an agent because they are family.
3. Review online testimonials: If you find an agent through Zillow, their online testimonials should be very prominent on the website. It's important to know what other people are saying about your prospective real estate agent.
4. Check out their social proof: You want to know an agent's track record prior to hiring them. Make sure that they are familiar with the area that you're buying or selling in.
5. Check for a detailed marketing plan: If your agent has no marketing plan other than putting a sign in the yard, then look elsewhere. Marketing is very important in today's market. The right marketing plan can ensure your home sells for top dollar and you don’t leave any money on the table. The wrong agent can cost you up to 10%.
6. Work with someone that you can trust: At the end of the day, it's a business transaction and you need to be able to be frank with your agent. If you're not comfortable with this person, it's going to cause problems down the road.
If you have any questions about finding a good agent, please
don't hesitate to contact me!
