I recently acquired a new set of buyers who came in through my website. Once we were seated and discussing our possibilities, they asked me how they choose a lender. I said, how do you choose your friends? Fact is that lenders have different variations of different products, but their final goal is to help you. Real Estate Agents are no different! And this is what I am getting at.
If you are a prospective buyer keep just a few questions in mind at all times when it comes to choosing an agent:
- Do I feel comfortable talking to this person? This is SO important!!! It doesn't matter if you are using a million, trillion, dollar "star agent" or someone who just began a month ago. You will end up talking about financial issues, future goals, your kids and your life eventually. If you don't feel comfortable asking your agent questions regarding properties, or you feel intimidated by your agent, you probably chose the agent for the wrong reasons!
- Does this person practice what they preach? Is the agent really representing your best interests, or theirs? If you are someone who searched on line for homes (which you probably are if you are reading this) you are more than likely providing the homes that you want to tour FOR your agent. This is OK, but make sure you stick to your guns in seeing all of the houses that interest you. Also, what is the level of service they give to you up front? Do they answer their cell phones on the weekends or evenings? Will they attend your inspection and signing?
- Would you recommend this person to your best friend in the world? If you would do that, then you have found yourself a winner!
The bottom line is that it is your choice. We as agents are going to pursue you as buyers and sellers. That is our job! But you don't have to choose us, you don't have feel pressured into choosing us. This is your life, your decision and your financial future! In the end you will have found a friend and someone you know you can always call without hesitation with questions or comments.
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