Obviously, you have a large population to pick from when it comes to finding a real estate agent. So where should you start? First, you need to know how to spot the characteristics of a “good” real estate agent.
Your agent should be a trusted advisor and a great listener, because only by listening will they be able to help you achieve your goals. Further, your agent should be skilled at negotiating so that they can obtain the best possible terms in your transaction.
Your real estate agent also needs to be a good facilitator. This may be most important as it involves paying attention to detail during the entire loan process.
Despite having defined a good agent, choosing one may still prove difficult. After all, you can’t really tell how knowledgeable an agent is until you’ve spent some time with them or at least had a lengthy conversation. Here are a few specific things to pay attention to:
- Observe how quickly they call you back.
- Talk to them about your goals and see if they were listening.
- Ask them about their experience.
However, having many years of experience in the business doesn’t mean they’ve grown professionally over those years. Someone with 10 years in the business may only have 1 bad year repeated 10 times. The choice depends on your goals and whether you require specialized knowledge that might only be found with an experienced agent.
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