{"id":12271,"date":"2019-04-25T11:11:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T18:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=12271"},"modified":"2019-04-09T11:31:18","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T18:31:18","slug":"the-best-realtor-to-have-a-relationship-with","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/04\/the-best-realtor-to-have-a-relationship-with\/","title":{"rendered":"The BEST Realtor to Have a Relationship with"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Real estate agents advertise themselves on park benches to grocery store carts and everywhere in between. There is no shame in the real estate game. Especially nowadays with the online sponsored ads, it\u2019s more difficult than ever to cut through the noise to find the best Realtor for you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Is the Agent a neighborhood expert?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The agent you hire should live, work, and play in the neighborhood you want to either buy or sell a home. If the Realtor can\u2019t take you on property tour pointing at multiple homes they have sold or talk about landmarks or future development projects that\u2019s a problem. If the agent doesn\u2019t have their finger on the pulse of your neighborhood, real estate market, or have a relationship with other local agents that\u2019s a red flag.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How experienced is the agent?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The short answer is if the agent you\u2019re considering as your Realtor hasn\u2019t been in business for at least three years they\u2019re learning off of you. How does that make you feel? Look for an agent who is actively involved in the community they work and has closed at a minimum 15 or 20 transactions the past twelve months. It\u2019s also important the Realtor is active in the price point you\u2019re either preapproved to purchase in or position your house for sale in the market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can either take the agents word for his past sales or you can do a bit of homework. In California, a consumer can cross-check Realtors past sales and current listings plus any disciplinary actions or complaints at the California Department of Real Estate website.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hear it from the horse\u2019s mouth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ask the agent for current and past client references. If they flinch at your request it may be a sign to continue your search for the right agent. If you\u2019re contacting a past seller, you\u2019ll want to know what the listing price was and also the selling price. Was there a clear line of communication with the agent? Where there any surprises during or after the close of escrow?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re speaking with a past buyer, ask how long they searched for the house they bought and how many property tours and offers they wrote. Was the property in multiple offers? What property inspections did the Realtor suggest to perform? Did you ask for credits or a price reduction? At the end of the day, would they recommend or use the agent again?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re having a difficult time getting in touch with the agents past clients you could turn to the internet for advice. Testimonial website forums like Yelp.com and Zillow.com typically have agent reviews.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Last, are these homes, condos, apartments, townhomes, similar to yours in price, location, condition, and other key features and benefits. You want to work with an agent who specializes in what you\u2019re buying or selling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Realtors online presesnce matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can learn a lot about an agents approach to the market or their business by their professional profile online. Especially in today\u2019s technology culture if an agent isn\u2019t on the cutting edge they\u2019re getting left behind. This is also the facts for their clients. It\u2019s absolutely true residential real estate is and always will be a people business and local neighborhood business, but how we\u2019re connecting is different, faster, a clearer line of communication.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You definitely want an agent who has a healthy amount of business easily searchable online. However, not so much business you\u2019re waiting in line with a ticket for them to get back in touch with you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br \/>\nDo some homework before deciding to work with anyone Realtor. The best Realtor for you is out there! Partner with an agent who has value ads beyond putting a sign in your yard or driving you around to open houses. Work with an agent who approaches the market and their career as a lifestyle, not a job.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/the-best-realtor-for-you\/98753755\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The BEST Realtor for You!<\/a> by Glenn Shelhamer | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real estate agents advertise themselves on park benches to grocery store carts and everywhere in between. There is no shame in the real estate game. 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