Originally posted at My Fishers Blog.
So you are ready to sell your home or buy a home and you've received numerous recommendations on which REALTOR to use...but how do you know which one is the best real estate agent for you?
Here are some considerations:
- How well do they know the area you are looking to buy or sell? For example, I had a call yesterday and the person is thinking about selling. I asked her where her neighborhood was and she said, Sweet Briar. I could immediately tell her how quickly her home was likely to sell because I know nea
rly every Fishers neighborhood. I had a buyer last weekend that was from out of town; over the course of being with them I could tell them about commute times, schools and resale values. All valuable in the buying process. - How available are they is another consideration. I have had two instances in June where I was able to secure the home for my buyers because I got them into the home the moment they came on the market and was available to write the offer within the hour. Both homes had offers received after ours was accepted. You snooze you can lose in this business; despite what the media tells you, houses are selling in Fishers.
- How responsive are they to your inquiries? Are you having to leave voicemails for your REALTOR and then wait 24 hours for a call back. Much to my husbands chagrin, I am often a 24/7 kind of person. You will most likely get me when you call and if not; you will get a call back often within the hour. Sellers love that about working with me.
- As you think about the REALTOR you want to work with; ask them if they are a good negotiator. I am an Accountant by background and the numbers flow freely in my head; I can typically do circles around another REALTOR in discussing pricing/net/closing costs/$ mortgaged at an interest rate/etc. I have often wanted to go back in for my clients one more time more than they want and gotten the best deal for them.
- Do you like them? This is important. You will be spending some intense time with this person. You need to be able to trust them. You need to be able to ask them all kinds of questions. You need to feel comfortable sharing personal information about your financial situation. You need to know that they will represent your best interest. You need to at the end of the day feel good about the house you bought or sold.
These Top 5 Things to Consider in Choosing your Next REALTOR are important. Be sure to interview with these thoughts in mind. Be sure to do some research on the individual you choose; if you can't find them, how are people going to find your house. And when you are ready to buy or sell in Fishers, I hope you know I could be the one for you!
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