Guidance About Choosing A Local Realtor In 20191 In Fairfax County

Photo of 2003 Sarazen Pl The right agent for you might not look like the typical agent and is not necessarily flamboyant. Your best choice in Reston, Virginia appreciates how to work with the budget you establish,  and knows your needs. You are a unique individual with unique needs. Some buyers want to be near the Metro. Some buyers love colonial-style homes. Others do not. Some home buyers want storage space. Just as each home shopper is an individual, real estate pros have different attention to detail and accomplishments. Here are my hints for finding the best agent for you when you're purchasing in Fairfax County:
    1. Check out real estate pro 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. Talk to multiple agents — The licensed real estate adviser should have time to talk to you. If you pick the most popular real estate professional in Reston, you might find yourself working with a junior associate affiliated with that Realtor. You don't have to exhaust yourself talking to agent after agent, but at least interface with two or three to see who you're most comfortable with.
    3. Your Realtor should never have an irritating personality. — Interpersonal skills are as important as professional skills. We all have unique personalities, and that's the way it should be. But when working with someone professionally, if helps if their personality “meshes” well with your own.
    4. Find out how each Realtor identifies townhouses for the purchaser. — When selecting a real estate agent, ask how they shop residences. Some agents have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s right for you, not what’s perfect for your real estate professional. So make sure the real estate agent is willing to search high and low to find the dream abode 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 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. A representation agreement describes the agent's responsibilities and your obligations when a real estate agent shows you a townhouse in Fairfax County.
If you have to have a local expert in Reston, I highly recommend Ronald Ginyard, Sr. I think you’ll see that Ronald Ginyard, Sr. is reliable and amazing.
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Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.