Buying Your Dream Home
Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Choosing a good real estate agent can be the difference between making the best home purchase and making one you later regret. What makes for a good real estate agent? It comes down to having confidence in the person who is working alongside you. Evaluate candidates based on the following criteria:
A good agent:
- Listens intently to what you want and expect. An agent who listens will provide you with listing options that follow your criteria. A good agent will not waste your time or set you up for disappointment.
- Is intimately knowledgeable in the demographics and markets. Can explain the difference between the geography, demographics, and lifestyles of different communities or areas.
- Stays in step with the ever-changing real estate market regarding values, lenders, and community attributes and changes.
- Has extensive experience in the kind of transaction you are entering – residential or commercial buying or selling, farms, or land and vacant lots.
- Confidently negotiates contracts to get the best terms possible for their clients.
- Has community connections and resources for lenders, inspectors, and home repairs.
- Is a full-time agent that will be readily available for showings, negotiations, offers, and more.
- Is a good match that makes you feel comfortable and represents you professionally.
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