If you’ve been thinking of buying or selling a home in the near future, now is the time to start doing some research. It’s a new year, the Spring market is just around the corner, and it’s important to find a Realtor who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and relatable.
As we’ve all heard, time and again, purchasing a home is the largest investment that most people make in their lives. Real estate usually is not an impulse buy, unless you have a certain level of disposable income. As a consumer, researching and interviewing agents is an important part of the decision making process. In fact, it’s more important now than ever! There are well over 10,000 agents in the Twin Cities area alone. That’s a huge number! How do you know you’re choosing the right person to assist you with your real estate needs? Be sure to ask yourself (and your potential Realtor) the following questions to help you get on the right track to finding a Realtor that best suits you:
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Do they work in the area where you’re selling or buying? You want your agent to be in the know. Not only will they be familiar with the city itself, but they should also be aware of current properties for sale, recently sold properties, and even properties that are coming on the market.
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Are they easily accessible? Real estate is a 24/7 job and because homes don’t stay on the market that long, it’s important that your agent is quick to respond to phone calls and emails so you don’t miss out on a great offer or the home of your dreams.
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How much experience do they have? Experience doesn’t necessarily mean number of years in business. You should also ask how many units they’ve sold and what type of transactions they’ve dealt with. For example, if you’re looking for an investment property or you’re selling your home as a short sale, you’ll want to work with an agent who has experience with those types of transactions.
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Are they licensed with a reputable company? Having a well-known company to backup an agent is equally as important as the agent themselves as it ensures they have the resources and network to provide the best in real estate services.
Remember, RE/MAX Results is the largest RE/MAX brokerage in the world with more than 30 offices and nearly 1000 agents who specialize in all areas throughout the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Rochester, and western Wisconsin. RE/MAX Results also prides itself on creating a team of highly experienced and knowledgeable agents who are ready to assist you with your home buying and selling needs. Find your agent today at results.net!