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How to find a good Realtor?

By
Real Estate Agent with Century 21-Affiliated

So here's the deal.  Did you know that all Realtors are not equal?  When looking to buy or sell

a home, your Realtor will either make your experience great or not so great.  Most Realtors are

independent contractors who operate their business in their own way.

Make a list of qualities you expect from them and don't just assume all Realtors do the same thing. 

Trust me, they don't!

Did you know there are Realtors who really don't use email, at all?  There are Realtors who

still use a recipe box to hold their names of clients and contacts.  There are Realtors who don't promote

properties on their website, because they don't have one. 

I'm not trying to be negative or disrespectful at all.  Many of these agents are the seasoned ones.

They believe that their success will come just as it did when they started 30 years ago.

But what about a relatively new Realtor?  Would that be a good choice?  For the same price you can

have Realtor with 10-30 years of good experience.  Most Real Estate markets have changed over the past

few years.  Even Realtors are having a hard time understanding their market.  Shouldn't you choose a

Realtor who has a high number of sales in this kind of market?

What's my advice to you?  Remember that 80-90% of real estate is sold by 10-20% of the Realtors.

Wow!  This would be what you'd want to ask.  Current success means current knowledge.  Not an old

 member of the million dollar club!    Be choosy!  There are really great Realtors out there who care about

you and your best interest.  It's not that hard to find one....just ask the right questions!

Matt Heitmann
Heitmann Homes LLC - Stoughton, WI

Julie,

Great entry - well put.  I have a few properties I am trying to sell in the Janesville/Beloit area.  Do you feel that market has turned around there, or is the GM layoff still causing havoc?

Also, if you have any listings that may need a short sale negotiated, feel free to contact me.

If you have any buyers interested in discounted short sale homes, I may have just what you are looking for.

Matthew Heitmann
Account Manager/Home Owner Advocate
AcQuity Investments, Inc.
Where People Are Primary
PO Box 620205
Middleton, WI 53562

p: 877.219.9888  Ext. 701
c: 608.541-8105
f: 877.237.7168
MattH@AcQuityInvestments.com
http://www.AcQuityInvestments.com

Aug 28, 2008 09:15 AM
Brian Wray
Wray Realty - Holly Springs, NC

Good comment.  And being part of the Million dollar club is not that hard any more with homes costing $250-$500 each.  Sell one a quarter and you got it.    it is about integrity and what their past clients have said about them.  I always provide a list of references for my potential clients.  Let them call!!

Sep 17, 2008 04:19 AM