The most suitable Realtor for you might not be a local, and is not necessarily the one with the most years on the job.
The best choice of Realtor for you helps point out the benefits as well as the flaws of attractive homes, and is equipped to handle unique situations when they arise.
Here's my bits of advice for picking the dream real estate professional for you when you're purchasing a place like 1797 Westwind Way with 3 bedrooms:
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- 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.
- Speak with a few Realtors — You don't have to exhaust yourself talking to agent after agent, but at least talk with two or three to see who you're most comfortable with. You sometimes need to see the home you don't want to buy to feel comfortable with the home you will acquire. It's the same with real estate pros.
- It's important that you have a good feeling when speaking to your real estate professional. — You want a good listener and a real estate professional this isn't eager to the point of desperation. You and your Realtor might be spending a lot of time together.
- Find out how each Realtor identifies properties. — When selecting a real estate professional, ask how they find townhouses. Some real estate professionals have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s best choice of for you, not what’s ideal for your Realtor. So make sure the Realtor is willing to search high and low to find the right townhouse 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 townhouse. 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 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.
