The right real estate pro for you does not have be the friend of a friend, and is not necessarily the one with the most years on the job. The most compatible real estate professional is equipped to handle unique situations when they arise, and understands the fact that you have a choice in agents.
Different purchasers are facing different challenges. Some buyer clients are only interested in Burke. Some property seekers are moving in from out of state. Some home shoppers want a big lawn. Just as property hunters have different needs, licensed real estate advisers have different specialties and experiences.
Here's my clues for comparing the best real estate professional for you when you're buying in Burke:
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.
Speak with a few licensed real estate advisers — The agent should have time to discuss to you. If you pick the most popular real estate professional in Burke, you might find yourself working with a junior associate affiliated with that real estate agent. There is no one-size-fits-all. I know that I'm not the Realtor for every purchaser.
Your Realtor should never have an irritating personality. — You want a Realtor that “gets you”. Interpersonal skills are as important as professional skills.
Ask them how they search for houses. — When deciding on a real estate professional, ask how they shop homes. Some real estate agents have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s right for you, not what’s most suitable for your real estate professional. So make sure the Realtor is willing to search high and low to find the right house for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
Make sure you understand what you sign. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific house. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. It's critical that you examine all documents during the home buying process, and that includes your agent's representation agreement. A representation agreement describes the agent's responsibilities and your obligations when a real estate agent shows you a house in Fairfax County.
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 right real estate pro for you does not have be the friend of a friend, and is not necessarily the one with the most years on the job. The most compatible real estate professional is equipped to handle unique situations when they arise, and understands the fact that you have a choice in agents.
Different purchasers are facing different challenges. Some buyer clients are only interested in Burke. Some property seekers are moving in from out of state. Some home shoppers want a big lawn. Just as property hunters have different needs, licensed real estate advisers have different specialties and experiences.
Here's my clues for comparing the best real estate professional for you when you're buying in Burke:
