Are you anxious about choosing a professional? Does the thought of taking another along with you in your journey of buying or selling home make you jittery? Are re-thinking about taking help from a professional?
One of my friends, Aryan, had chosen a real estate agent who wasn’t the right one for him. He had a tough time buying his house. It took him longer than he had expected. The wrong choice of agent had made it much more strenuous for him.
It is important to choose the right agent. Right real estate agents make the process of buying or selling hassle-free.
Without any doubt, real estate agents have the understanding, experience and skills to both help buyers and sellers. They understand the market better.
However, it is extremely important that you choose the right agent for your purpose. The agent should understand your expectations and demands.
To understand who is the right agent you need to keep certain pointers in mind.
Honesty
Before everything else, the most important virtue of a real estate agent is his or her honesty. The relationship between the agent and the buyer or seller is based on trust and truth.
Understand the agent’s style of work
The best way you may know how your agent works is by popping at an open house property. The way the agent negotiates and speaks will help you understand his personal style as an agent.
Ask about your agent’s primary customers
Understand if your agent is essentially suited for you. Ask your agent if his primary customers are sellers or buyers. Make the appropriate decision.
Ask for referral of agents from closed ones
Also, it would be great if you have a friend or a family’s referral. Friends and families who have had first-hand experiences will provide the best suggestions and referrals.
However, it is important for you to note that you should not settle on the very first agent you may come across.
Make appointments and have interviews
It is best to have meetings with numerous agents before settling on one. You may have certain priorities which one agent may understand better than the other.
- Ask the same questions to all the agents. Compare their responses. Make the appropriate decision. Choose correctly.
Ask about past experience and work history
Ask about the agent’s past experiences. Ask them about their previous work experiences. Ask them how they plan their projects. Discuss strategies with them. Know and understand how the agent works.
Communication
As communication is essential in any and every step, make it a point to clarify your preferred mode of communication.
Discuss your budget, opinions and list of non negotiables
Place your priorities before the agent. Place all the important pointers you have regarding home selling or buying before your agent. Make it a point that both you and your agent are on the same page.
It is essential for you to understand that your agent is your best support in this journey of buying or selling your house.