Tips to Choosing the Right Realtor

TIPS TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT REALTOR When buying or selling your home you want an agent that is focused and passionate about your specific needs. Below are tips to focus on to help choose the right Realtor® for your needs. Experience A full time agent is best prepared to resolve any issues that may arise during negotiations, inspections, and throughout all aspects of buying or selling your home. IT IS VITAL TO CHOOSE AN AGENT WHO IS LICENSED AND IS COMMITTED FULL TIME TO BEING A REALTOR.® It is important to note that a licensed residential agent will provide you the best service when selling or buying a residential property. SOLD Market Expertise When you are looking to sell or buy in a particular neighborhood, a good option is to find a Realtor® who specializes in your area. USING AN AGENT WHO HAS A CONSISTENT PRESENCE IN A PARTICULAR COMMUNITY WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE MARKET EXPERTISE. Negotiating Skills You will need an agent who can represent you, provide refined negotiation skills, and understands the intricate elements of a purchase and sale agreement. BUYING AND SELLING A HOME GENERALLY INVOLVES COMPLEX COMPONENTS THAT REQUIRE STRONG NEGOTIATION SKILLS. Tech-Savvy Your agent should be tech-savvy and have a presence on an arsenal of social media networks, boast an up-to-date website, and implement the power of search engine optimization (SEO). A TECH-SAWY REALTOR® WILL KNOW HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME STAND OUT AND PROVIDE YOU THE ONLINE MARKETING YOU NEED TO SELL QUICKLY. SELLERS, DID YOU KNOW? 90% of buyers are looking online so it is extremely important to use a Realtor® who uses the Internet as a vast marketing tool. Honesty & Integrity An agent with integrity will be genuine, sincere, and reliable. An agent with integrity will have your best interests as their top priority. BUYING AND SELLING A HOME GENERALLY INVOLVES COMPLEX COMPONENTS THAT REQUIRE STRONG NEGOTIATION SKILLS. An agent who upholds honesty will adhere to providing you the authentic truth. Buying and selling real estate requires a Realtor® who can deliver hard truths and provide you with solid honesty from the start. Ten Questions To Ask Your Realtor How long have you been in residential real estate? Is it your full-time job? What designations and certifications do you hold? How many homes did you sell last year? 4. What is your average sales price? Are you mainly a seller's agent or buyer's agent? 9. Do you practice dual agency? 7. 8. How will you market my home? What is your commission? Do you have a personal assistant? 9-10 What sets you apart from all the other agents in your area? THERE ARE MANY MORE ASPECTS YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING YOUR REALTOR, BUT UTILIZING THESE TIPS WILL HELP NARROW DOWN YOUR SELECTION. www.SELLINGWARNERROBINS.COM ©Anita Clark Realtor®