Your best choice does not have be the friend of a friend, and may have less experience. The dream real estate agent for you is more concerned with your needs than the real estate professional's needs, and appreciates your needs.
Here's some best practices for identifying the perfect agent for you when you're buying a house with 1,832 sqft of living space:
Check out licensed real estate adviser referrals. — I like Angie’s List because I know that Angie’s List voice verifies each review. You can also see if the agent or brokerage has any awards for client satisfaction.
Take a minute to talk to a couple of real estate agents — The real estate pro you choose should be able to clearly understand your needs. Take a moment to chat to me on the phone. If I can't help you, I can point you toward a real estate professional who is more suited to your needs.
Don't under estimate the value of chemistry. — You and your real estate pro might be spending a lot of time together. You don't want to have to explain the same thoughts and ideas over and over.
Find out how each real estate pro identifies houses for the home buyer. — When picking a agent, ask how they find homes. Some licensed real estate advisers have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s right for you, not what’s right for your real estate agent. So make sure the Realtor is willing to search high and low to find the dream place for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
Find out more about your representation agreement. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific place. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. Some representation agreements describe a rebate paid to the shopper at closing. (Nesbitt Realty offers rebates.) You'll want to read the fine print to make sure that this rebate isn't pulled away at the last minute. It doesn't hurt to have a lawyer take a look at your representation agreement, but usually that's not necessary. The document is pretty straight forward.
Stuart Nesbitt is a Realtor® licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His office is located in Fairfax County near the City of Alexandria in Belle Haven. He was born and raised in Northern Virginia and attended Fairfax County schools. Call him at any time to discuss your real estate needs.
Your best choice does not have be the friend of a friend, and may have less experience. The dream real estate agent for you is more concerned with your needs than the real estate professional's needs, and appreciates your needs.
Here's some best practices for identifying the perfect agent for you when you're buying a house with 1,832 sqft of living space:
