The perfect Realtor does not have be the friend of a friend, and is not always the one with the most sales under his or her belt. The most suitable Realtor for you has the talents and tools to address your unique situation, and figure outs how to work with the budget you establish.
No two home buyers have the same problems. Some purchasers need 4 bedrooms. Some buyers want a big lawn. Some purchasers can can only afford $674,025 while others are willing to pay $744,975 for the same house. Just like home buyers, agents have different expertise and skills.
Here's how I think you should select the most suitable licensed real estate adviser for you when you're purchasing a house with 4 bedrooms:
Will Nesbitt
Check out Realtor 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.
Talk to multiple Realtors — You sometimes need to see the home you don't want to buy to feel comfortable with the home you will pick up. It's the same with agents. I once saw a statistic that 84% of buyers in Northern Virginia choose the first Realtor they contact. This means one of two things. Either most people are choosing wisely the first time, or they're just rushing into things without measuring all options. Probably a little of both.
It's important that you have a good feeling when speaking to your real estate agent. — You want a good listener and a licensed real estate adviser this isn't eager to the point of desperation. Interpersonal skills are as important as professional skills.
Ask how they hunt. — When selecting a licensed real estate adviser, ask how they search for houses. Some Realtors have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s right for you, not what’s best choice of for your real estate professional. So make sure the Realtor is willing to search high and low to find the great dwelling for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
Read paperwork carefully. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific dwelling. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. This advice is heavily used for a reason. Some representation agreements describe a rebate paid to the buyer 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.
Nesbitt Realty has the experience to achieve your real estate goals
Will is the principal broker of Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. He is licensed in anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but focuses on those communities found in and around Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and Springfield/Franconia.
Will has been involved in real estate management, sales and investment for more than twenty years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. While in the army, he studied Russian at Monterey's Defense Language Institute. He is also a "veteran of the dotcom wars" and built most of the sites associated with NesbittRealty.com
Will currently resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Old Town, overlooking New Alexandria. He is a former president of the Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association and founded the Alexandria Fun with Friends Group. Will is the author of BattlestorM, a tabletop fantasy game, which was published by Ral Partha Publishing in the late '90's, and Arthur's Realm, a boardgame available at the Gamecrafter.
The perfect Realtor does not have be the friend of a friend, and is not always the one with the most sales under his or her belt. The most suitable Realtor for you has the talents and tools to address your unique situation, and figure outs how to work with the budget you establish.
No two home buyers have the same problems. Some purchasers need 4 bedrooms. Some buyers want a big lawn. Some purchasers can can only afford $674,025 while others are willing to pay $744,975 for the same house. Just like home buyers, agents have different expertise and skills.
Here's how I think you should select the most suitable licensed real estate adviser for you when you're purchasing a house with 4 bedrooms:
