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A
real estate agent
is a
REALTOR
when he or she becomes a member of
the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS.
Realtor and National Association of Realtors are TM their owners.
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How to
choose a Real Estate Agent?
by
Subhash Kumar
"Agent", is anyone that is licensed by the Department of Real Estate and
to their local Board in which they belong. Any licensed real estate
agent can represent you.
A REALTOR agrees to represent you in a way that makes them accountable
the highest level. When someone states that they are a REALTOR, ask them
if they are a member of the Association of Realtors or, if they are
simply an agent.
You can verify their credentials by
calling the local association, or by visiting car.org.
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By using a
REALTOR, you can be reasonably certain that you have chosen someone
that has your best interests in mind. There are many things to consider before
choosing a Real Estate Agent to represent you. Select the best real estate professionals
of that area and interview the real estate professionals you identified.
Having a conversation with the person is a good way to find out if your
personalities and goals match. Also, there are things you'll want to ask
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o REALTORS are members of the
National Association of Realtors. They are generally full-time agents
who have committed financially, educationally and professionally to
being an expert in the real estate industry. All RE/ MAX Douglass
professionals are Realtors.
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o "Have you sold properties like mine?"
You want to be sure the agent you hire is familiar with the price
range and property type you need him or her to market and sell. Ask for
an example or two of similar properties they've handled recently.
o "How quickly can I expect return phone calls?"
You don't want to be ignored.
o "How will you market my property?"
If the agent doesn't have a strong marketing plan, move on. Ask for
examples of how the agent marketed a similar property in the past.
o "Are you a full-time agent?"
"Hobby agents" won't be as capable of meeting your expectations because
their attention is divided by other responsibilities. Limit your search
to full-time agents. All RE/MAX Douglass Real Estate Realtors are
full-time agents.
* Compare interview notes. Think about each agent, and decide which one
is right for you. You should choose someone aggressive, but who doesn't
make you feel anxious or pressured.
* Experience pays. Experienced real estate professionals often earn
designations that separate them from the pack. These designations are
earned through precise training to help the agent become a specialist in
certain areas. Pay attention to agents who have designations listed
after their names on business cards. Specifically ask the agent what
each one means.
* Does their list of marketing areas include the MLS system only, or all
available sources? Sources should include at least 2 MLS systems (Any
excuse as to why an agent does not use more than one MLS system is just
that... an excuse).
* Are there any "hidden fees" with your listing agreement? Many agents
will tout low commissions and then bury added fees for advertising,
assistants, documentation, or what have you.
* Find an agent who is savvy about technology. Through the online tools
available to agents these days, you can expect nearly immediate e-mails
about new property listings and quick replies to your queries.
* Ask for references. This shouldn't be a big deal; it's a last-step
investigation that could confirm or reject your current impression of
the agent.
* Before signing a contract, know that the term "Disclosed Dual Agent"
often means that the real estate agency does not represent your
interest's 100-percent. RE/MAX Douglass Real Estate is a "Designated
Agency" office and they will walk you through all the details.
* Ask the agent who is your top choice to do an informal walk-through of
your home. Find out if he or she thinks your property will need new
paint, carpet or repairs, or whether it should sell as-is. Ask how he or
she believes this will influence the strength of your negotiations with
buyers.
* Select a strong negotiator. Unless you have oodles of money, you'll
want a strong negotiator on your side. Ask your agent whether he or she
has ever been in a tough negotiating situation and ask how he or she
negotiated a price with which the client was happy. |
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