San Ramon Realtors:- The purchase of a home, for the vast majority of
individuals, is the single biggest financial decision made in their lives.
Clearly, then, it becomes evident that the selection of a real estate agent is
a serious consideration which should not be taken lightly. But what factors
should be considered in the selection of a real estate agent?
Reputation
Not all real estate agents are the same. Some
real estate agents have a reputation for being difficult to work with. For
example, an agent that is pushy, argumentative, and unprofessional, is late for
appointments, or misses deadlines can frustrate the buying process. A real
estate agent should have a reputation for getting along well with all parties
to a transaction, buyers and sellers included. An agent that takes a
lawyer-like approach of zealous advocacy for one side in a real estate
transaction cause the other side to walk away from the deal. Communication and
"people" skills are important, as well as diplomacy and tact in the
event a difficult situation should arise. And clearly, honesty is tantamount (Dublin Realtors).
Communication skills involve more than just
communicating information - in fact, the primary test of effective
communication skills is the ability to listen. An agent should listen to your
needs, consider them, and then use that information to guide you to the
neighborhood and home that is perfect for you.
According to the reputation of a real estate
agent requires some detective work. It is wise to ask for references, on both
sides of the transaction. Ask about problems that occurred during the process,
and how they were handled. Talking to both buyers and sellers about their
experience in dealing with a particular agent can provide insight as to how you
can expect your real estate experience to unfold.
Geographical
Area of Expertise
It is important as well to ensure you are dealing
with a real estate agent who is a "local specialist". Many states
technically allow licensed real estate agents to participate in real estate
transactions anywhere within the state. However, a local specialist will be
familiar with local selling practices. For instance, property transfer taxes
vary by locale, as do the party responsible for paying them. In some locations,
there may be different customs for the division of city and county property
transfer taxes. You want to be sure that you are dealing with an agent familiar
in local custom so as to avoid paying unnecessary fees.
One idea is to canvass the neighborhoods in which
you are considering buying. If you see lots of yard signs for a particular
agent in those neighborhoods, it is a good bet that the agent is a local
specialist.
A local specialist will also be able to provide
you information on schools, recreation, churches and synagogues, shopping and
entertainment options in the area.
How to Select
a Real Estate Agent
Word of mouth is usually the best and most
reliable source of information regarding any particular real estate agent. This
type of information is reliable in that it has not been "spun" by the
agent and the source of the information has no particular motivation one way or
the other, except to relate his or her experiences.
Be sure to interview more than one agent. Prior
to conducting an agent interview, make a list of items that are important to
you. These items might include proximity to freeways or commuter rail lines,
style of home, age of home, proximity to schools, local tax rates, or any other
number of items which may or may not be "deal breakers" in your mind.
Additionally, you may be interested to find out whether or not the real estate
agent has support staff which will assist in the handling of various aspects of
transactions. Additionally, making a list of these priorities will assist your
agent in finding the perfect home for your family.
Ask the real estate agent you are considering for
referrals to other real estate agents for you to interview. An agent that is
secure in his or her quality of service and reputation will have no hesitation
to provide you with the names of competing agents for you to consider. An agent
that provides this information to you is likely an agent with whom you would
want to do business.
Other factors to consider are whether or not real
estate is the agent's full time career, the number of years of experience the
real estate agent has, and any real estate designations possessed by the agent.
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