Why is it important to hire a good realtor?
Before we define what makes a good realtor, you should know why having a good realtor is important. For many people, their home represents the majority of their wealth. You only want the best person you can find to handle that kind of investment - maybe one of the most important investments of your life.
Some realtors have gained a reputation as being predatory with their representation, often convincing the seller to list below market value in order to quickly sell the home so the realtor can make a quick commission for very little work.
There are good realtors out there, though. It's just a matter of knowing what you're looking for.
Traits of a Good Realtor
A good realtor will possess these traits:
*The willingness to work with you in determining a listing price for your home. A good realtor will not dictate a price to you, rather provide you with the information you need to make the decision on your own.
*Reliability. It's important to keep in touch with your realtor throughout the process. Was it easy to get in touch with the realtor the first time? Does the realtor have an assistant to further facilitate communication?
*Education. While not required to become a certified realtor, a college education, especially in the area of business, can indicate that the realtor has both the knowledge and the ambition to succeed at realty.
References
References, references, references: always check a realtor's references before allowing them to represent you or your home. A good realtor should not hesitate to give you at least a half-dozen references. Make sure you set aside time to actually call the provided references and ask them about their experience with the realtor:
*Did the realtor work with the seller to decide on a price for their home, or did the realtor try to push his or her own figure onto the buyers?
*Was the realtor easy to contact? Does the realtor have an assistant to take calls when he or she is unavailable?
*Did the realtor initiate contact and provide updates without being asked?
If the reference still sounds impressed by the realtor's performance, you'll probably be in good hands.
The Right Realtor for You
Even if you think you've found the perfect realtor - he or she has all of the traits of a good realtor, a degree, and astounding references - the realtor won't get far without experience in your area. Ask about any homes the realtor has represented in your area and if you might be able to get references from these specific people. It can be difficult for a realtor to break into a new area, so experience and prior success in your specific area is a must when looking for a realtor.
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