Most people will agree that a home purchase or sale is one of the biggest and most important transactions a person will experience in their lives.  Whether you are a First Time Home Buyer or a Home Seller getting ready to jump into the world of real estate, you should read these Tips to follow when Choosing the Right Realtor® for You:

1. Just as every home is different, every person has ideas of what they consider to be important aspects about the professional they chose.  First, sit down and make up your own list of things you think are important.  Even if this is the first time you are buying or selling real estate, remember your needs are what is most important. 

2. It's a good rule of thumb to talk to three different people.  This rule is recommended when getting estimates for other services with much less importance or cost.  Why not Buying or Selling Real Estate?  It's important to follow through with all three professionals.  Just because one person seemed to have everything you thought was important, you will never know.  The next person may just be the "right choice" after all.  Being hasty on this step may not be in your best interest so take the extra time to follow through.

3. The company you decide on may be less important than the professional you chose.  There are many different real estate models in the industry but the person you chose should be the one you will interact with most closely.  You'll want to ask the agent if they answer to anyone else in their organization. Chosing someone you think you will enjoy working with may be most important to you.  After interviewing each agent ask yourself, "Does this person seem trustworthy and likable"? 

4. How important is it to get an agent with the most listings and most sales?  Only you can answer this question.  Will an agent with many listings be available to you?  You may subscribe to the idea that having an agent with several sales under their belt is better than a newer agent or one who limits their number of transactions to give you the best service possible.  You may feel that agents who are new to the business may have more energy to bring to the table.  Or a more seasoned agent with experience may fit your needs best.

5. How important are designations and awards to you?  If they are important to you then that may be the agent for you.  However, those awards are likely more important to your agent.  Is the agent you are interviewing boasting about themselves and their awards more than telling you how they are going to service your needs?  Only you can decide which is more important to you.

6. Ask each agent for how they intend to work for you.  Other than compatibility, this may be the most important thing to consider.   Each agent should be able to list everything they plan on doing to either get you the home of your dreams or get your home sold as quickly and for the most money possible.  When acquiring estimates from other types of professionals most people ask for it in writing. 

7. You should be able to get a sense for how knowledgeable an agent is about your area.  Ask the agent how well acquainted they are with their market area.   

8. Lastly, after interviewing three professionals, make comparisons and base your decision on the points that are most important to you.   You'll most definitely want to chose an agent that you think will make servicing your needs their number one priority!

We hope you enjoyed these Tips To Follow when Choosing the Right Realtor® for you!

If you are thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.  Or click on the buttons below for more free real estate tips and information. 

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