This is second in a series of questions to ask in order to help you choose the right real estate agent to represent you in your upcoming real estate transaction.
Key Question #2 -Ask the agent about their experience and track record. How long have they been in business and how many homes they have sold?
In the initial article of this series, I suggested you first find out if your prospective real estate agent is full-time or part-time in the real estate business. A full time agent with little experience or a sales track record, however, may not always be the best choice. A well-trained and dedicated part-time agent with several years in the business and many successful transactions may indeed be a better choice to help you successfully navigate your home sale or purchase.
A track record is pretty important! It demonstrates that the agent has successfully helped a number of clients complete their real estate transactions. They have proved they can get the job done!
As always, there are exceptions to every rule. A newer less experienced agent without a solid track record may be very motivated and very dedicated to help you buy or sell a home. Again, choosing the right real estate agent isn't just about a checklist of do's and dont's. Rather it's about finding the right fit, and it's about going into your real estate transaction with your eyes wide open! If you are considering an agent with less experience, you may want to meet their mentor, trainer, or office manager, and make sure there is good oversight and expertise available to them.
The agent who has done a lot of sales obviously knows how to get the job done. Still, some agents who have done lots and lots of sales may be busier and not able to give you as much personal attention. If they have good systems or a good team in place, that's not a problem either, unless it's a problem for you as the seller. Choosing the right real estate agent is about making a GOOD match. If you want direct contact with your agent on a regular basis, make sure you get a commitment for the level of service you need and expect.
Don't just hire a real estate agent without asking pertinent questions - it will make choosing the right real estate agent so much easier!
If you're in the process of choosing the right real estate agent in Windsor, Connecticut or its surrounding towns, please call Lisa Orme at The Master's Key Realty LLC. I am a full time real estate broker and have sold more than 500 homes in northern Connecticut since 1985. Contact me at 860-688-1400 or via e-mail at lisa@masterskeyrealty.com.
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