Whether you are buying the home of your dreams or an investment property, using a real estate agent comes with many benefits. These tips can help you choose one that works for you.
Experience
You need a real estate agent experienced in the type of real estate you want to purchase. An agent experienced in commercial property may not be the best choice for a vacation home. Then again, if they have a wide array of experience, they may help you make investments in a variety of properties.
Trust
Whichever agent you choose to go with, you want one you can trust. You need to trust that your agent has your best interests at heart and doesn’t lie to you. The last thing you want to deal with is a real estate agent secretly working for the seller that fails to disclose a major repair. It’s a headache you don’t want to deal with. Instead, choose an agent that has a solid reputation in the community and go with your gut instincts.
Personality
You likely will be seeing multiple properties together and need to get along well. Beyond trust, you need to mesh well on a personal level. Even if they have all the experience in the world, if you find them annoying, the process can be long and drawn out. Look for someone you don’t mind spending hours several times a week with.
Communication
It is essential that the agent be able to effectively communicate. There are a lot of moving pieces in a real estate transaction. First-time homebuyers or investors may have a lot of questions and unease. Communication makes this a better process for everyone involved.
Support
Real estate transactions have many moving parts that a one-man shop may take more time to complete. Depending on what you are looking for, an agent with a supportive team may be a better fit.
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