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How To Look For Real Estate.

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Real Estate Agent with Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty
If you are thinking of buying a house or a piece of property you should be looking for an agent to work for you.  If you look for someone who promises you that they will find you exactly what you are looking for at the lowest price possible then you are asking to work with someone who is not being truthful with you. None of the properties available at any given time will meet all of your wants and if, by some miracle, you could find the perfect property I can assure you of one thing, it won't be the "deal of a lifetime." So what should you be looking for?

You should be looking for an agent who treats you with the respect you deserve whether you can afford a starter home or a mansion.  You have worked hard to get to where you are today and you should not be working with someone who does not give you top notch service.

You should be looking for an agent who will make time to discuss with you each home or piece of land you visit.  You are contemplating a decision that will have a major affect on your life so you should have an experienced adviser on your side.

You should be looking for an agent who take the time to be actively involved in the search for your property.  Any agent in my area can set up an automatic search that will forward listings to you but you really want to have someone who is actually looking at the listings and helping you to choose the ones that look like they have the most potential.

You should be looking for an agent who will be honest with you when they feel you are moving too quickly, too slowly, or jumping in to a deal that you should be staying away from.

You should be looking for an agent who will be with you through the entire buying process and support you through phone calls, emails, and other correspondence with the important players in your offer, contract, and closing process.

I hope you find the agent who can help you find the property that you are searching for.  If you are searching in the Greater Hudson Valley of NY I would love to meet with you to see if I can fulfill your needs.  If you are looking else where I will be pleased to assist you in finding an agent in your area that can help you.


        

Comments (6)

Marie Meyer
Keller Williams Realty - Central Valley, NY
Orange County New York Realtor

Hi Paddy ... good advice for buyers.

I'm in Goshen.

 

May 29, 2008 02:31 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Great Post for your local marketplace and those looking for buyer representation Paddy !

Sincerely,

Grace

May 29, 2008 01:07 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Paddy, Good localism post and advice for those looking to purchase a house. Looks as if the writers block is starting to lift.

May 29, 2008 08:44 PM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Thanks Marie - I am in Goshen all the time,nice town

Thank you for your comment Grace.

Michael yes I am emerging from the fog.  Thanks for the comment.

 

 

May 29, 2008 10:17 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good advice for consumers.Wish you good luck.

May 29, 2008 11:51 PM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Thanks Gita - Now to escape to exercise and start the actual work of the day.

May 29, 2008 11:55 PM