Advice On Choosing A Northern Virginia Real Estate Agent In The City Of Alexandria

  The most compatible Realtor is not necessarily the one related to you and probably isn't a pushy individual. Your best choice in the City of Alexandria wants to work hard to find you the row house of your dreams and doesn't get hurt feelings if you have a different opinion. Photo of 717 Princess St Here are my hints for finding the most suitable agent for you when you're buying a place in Alexandria:
    1. Check out real estate professional 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.
    2. Take a minute to talk to a couple of real estate agents — You sometimes need to see the residence you don't want to buy to feel comfortable with the home you will acquire. It's the same with licensed real estate advisers. The Realtor should have time to chat with you. If you pick the most popular real estate pro in the City of Alexandria, you might find yourself working with a junior associate affiliated with that Realtor.
    3. There should be a certain chemistry between you and your agent. — You don't want to have to explain the same thoughts and ideas over and over. You and your Realtor might be spending a lot of time together.
    4. Ask the agent his/her process for finding row houses. — When picking a Realtor, ask how they identify properties. Some real estate professionals have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s most compatible with you, not what’s right for your Realtor. So make sure the real estate professional is willing to search high and low to find the most suitable home for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
    5. The devil is in the details. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific row house. 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 purchaser 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. This advice is heavily used for a reason.
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