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Six hints for selecting a Real Estate Agent in Kingwood Texas

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Real Estate Attorney with Law Office of Bryan Fagan

6 Tips for Picking a Real Estate Agent in Kingwood Texas

The kind of real estate agent you choose is important because they will be helping you in a time you will be risking your finances. They are there to make sure the moves you make are the right ones Your agent will be negotiating with you, educating you and helping you buy or sell your property. The most important thing you can do is to choose a real estate agent that has quality and experience. This article will focus primarily on six of the most helpful tips for choosing a good real estate agent in the Kingwood Texas area.

Tip #1 - Look at Their Website

You can tell a lot about a real estate agent based on their website. This allows them to display the most flattering parts of the services that they provide.
What sets them apart from the competition? For how long has the agent been around? Look at the potential agent's site, and see if you like what you read.

Tip #2 - First Impressions are everything

A good relationship with your real estate agent must be built on a foundation of trust. You should be confident that your agent will not just be interested in a quick-and-easy commission but will have your best interests as their top priority.
Often times your first impressions will be dead on. Can you trust this person? Ask yourself if you feel comfortable doing business with this person. Most of the time, You will be able to answer these questions in a 15-30 minute long conversation.

Tip #3 - What is the strategy that you are going to implement. (Seller) or negotiation strategy (Purchaser) for me?

Whether you're purchasing or selling, a good real estate agent should be able to get you the best possible price.
When you're considering working with an agent, ask them: What will be your marketing plan or strategy for negotiating for me?

Tip #4 - Work with a Kingwood Texas Expert
If you're looking for an agent in the Kingwood Texas area. You will want to make certain that the person you are working with is familiar with the area in which you are working in. Make sure your agent has been local for some time and has completed several transactions in the local area. Your agent should be aware of the estimated home values of the market in each area of the city.

Tip 5- Can they be reached?

What kind of experience will it be working with them?
What hours does your agent work? Will you have direct contact with your agent, or will you be dealing with his or her assistant on each issue that arises? How much of a delay will there be every time you schedule an appointment? Can you call up a couple days before, or do you have to make an appointment a week in advance?

Know what it's like to work with your agent before you decide whether or not to move forward.

Tip 6- Is your agent able to provide references?

Satisfied clients will oftentimes provide references, letters of recognition or a phone number where other potential clients can call to see what it was like working with this agent.

If your agent has been in business for some time, they should have some references you can look at. Explore these references and find out if your agent is somebody you're comfortable working with.

If you are considering agents in the Kingwood Texas area, it's important to work with someone who's experienced and knows the local area. If you have not employed an agent yet, you can call me for a no cost consultation about purchasing a house or putting a house on the market. You can call me right now at 281-318-1455 or [Pofile.email_link].

For More information about Kingwood Real Estate in Texas or Humble Real Estate in Texas feel free to contact me or check out my website at http://www.bryanfagan.biz/mls-search2.html

Sara Abbas
Realty Austin - Cedar Park, TX
CNE, CDRS - 512-522-4990

These are great tips for selecting an agent in any area!

Nov 16, 2009 05:15 PM