Selecting a Real Estate Professional
Ask yourself these basic questions:
- How much home can we afford?
- Where do we want to live?
- What do we want in a house?
- When do we need to move?
- Why do we want to move?
Now you can proceed to the question that will make the most impact on the success of the entire buying process:
Since you will be spending a lot of time with an agent, it's important you choose one you feel comfortable with, who is responsive to your needs and who compliments your personality. Here are some guidelines:
- Get referrals from family and friends that you trust.
- Seek out an experienced agent with a known reputation - look at credentials, track records and awards received.
- Interview at least three agents - you will go to great lengths to find a doctor, dentist or even a hair stylist, so don't pick the first agent that you come in contact with.
- Seek out someone who is a member of the Board of Realtors®.
- Find someone who is continuing their education - a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Residential Broker (CRB), a Graduate of the Realtors Institute (GRI) or an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) - this shows that the Realtor is interested in the business long-term and is willing to invest in their career.
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