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How Many Elkhart County Real Estate Agents Do You Need To Find A House?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Friends & Neighbors Real Estate RB14036506

Although it may seem that having several REALTOR's working for you increases your chances of finding the right property, it doesn't.  In fact, having more than one Real Estate Agent working for you usually works the opposite way.

The reason is simple.  Real Estate Agents earn money through sales.  If a Real Estate Agent knows that he or she is "sharing" a buyer with several other associates, they will devote less time to that buyer than to another consumer they represents exclusively.  And for good reason.  Real Estate Agent's invest a lot of time locating suitable homes for buyers.  They do market research, take buyers around, contact other real estate agents in search of properties, and even help with financing.  Thus, their first loyalty when a hot new listing becomes available is to buyers who are "really serious" - the ones who are loyal (exclusive) to them.

How does a buyer find the right Local Elkhart County Real Estate Expert? Obviously, recommendations are an excellent method.  Interviewing real estate agents is another.  Are they knowledgeable about the market?  About financing?  Are they experienced?  Assertive enough to be a good negotiator?  Smart buyers will ask about the Real Estate Agent's track record?  How many buyers has he successfully put into homes this year?  Ask for references.

An astute Elkhart County Real Estate Expert will help a buyer clarify their criteria and give feedback on what is financially realistic.  If the buyer is new in town, the Elkhart County Real Estate Expert should show him around; walk him through a few homes to give him an idea of what is available, and get his feedback.  Good Real Estate Experts show buyers only those homes that meet their criteria.  They do not waste the buyers' time.

Aside from working with a Local Elkhart County Real Estate Expert, the buyer should also keep an eye on the real estate section of the local newspaper.  it is always possible for a buyer to find something that is new on the market, and has not, as yet, come to the sales professional's attention.

Finding a home and working with your Local Elkhart County Real Estate Expert Evelyn Johnston, Prudential One realty can be a delightful experience for a buyer.  The key: find the right Real Estate Agent and give tham as much information and feedback as possbile.