Working
with a realtor
Sure, you can do your home search by yourself. But
why? With an experienced Prudential California Realty
Sales Professional at your side, finding the perfect
home is easier, faster and a lot more fun. A good Realtor®
can show you more suitable properties, offer valuable
advice, and coach you through the entire home buying
process. And you'll save time. Yet many buyers still
spend endless hours pouring through classified ads,
driving all over town, and viewing dozens of unsuitable
properties - simply because they haven't connected with
a Realtor®.
Some people think that if they have several agents looking
for homes on their behalf, they'll find a house more
quickly. Like most relationships, the buyer-agent relationship
thrives on communication, loyalty and trust. By working
exclusively with one agent, you'll improve both the
process and the results.
Finding The Right REALTOR For You
Chemistry is important. So are credentials. Above all,
you'll want an experienced agent who has the resources
of a leading real estate firm behind him or her-a firm
such as Prudential California Realty.
Some helpful hints on finding and working with a Realtor®:
- Ask friends, family members, neighbors or co-workers
for referrals.
- Trust your intuition.
- Share with your REALTOR as much as possible about
your lifestyle, tastes, needs and dreams for your
home.
- Focus your search on a few geographic areas.
- Plus ask him or her some of the following questions:
How well do you know the area(s) that interest
me?
A REALTOR who knows the area or neighborhood you are
interested in is extremely beneficial to you.
How many other buyers and sellers do you currently
represent?
You want A REALTOR who will give you personalized attention,
answer your calls quickly and communicate with you often.
Keep in mind, though, many busy, experienced REALTORS
are the most efficient.
Will you handle all aspects of my transaction
or will you delegate some tasks to an Administrative
Assistant?
If you choose to work with a busy agent, a knowledgeable
assistant can be very helpful when you have questions
or need immediate attention.
Will you give me a list of homes you sold in
the last 12 months?
Contact some clients that have worked with the agent
and ask them about their experience. The list should
contain addresses, property types, names of sellers
or buyers, sale dates and price. Ask the REALTOR for
testimonials from satisfied customers.
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