Finding the Right Real Estate Company

Find the right Real Estate Company

Many of the same questions, hesitations and strategies connected with seeking out professional assistance in any field – whether
you’re looking for a doctor, dentist, lawyer or accountant – come into play when you’re selecting a real estate agent.

Some people find an agent through a family member or friend. This is often a reliable approach. But you might not always find the most compatible assistance this way. And in a transaction as important and intensive as buying and selling a home, that can be critical.  A referral from a family member or friend doesn’t guarantee a perfect match. Just think of something as simple as a movie or restaurant recommendation. Your close friends rave about a new movie they saw – so you check it out. Could this possibly be the same movie they were describing?  You just can’t see what they could have liked about it.   It’s the same movie. Same cinema.  Just  different perceptions.  Regardless of how you get an agent’s name, it might be worth interviewing two or three before you make a final decision – or at least arming yourself with some criteria to discuss with any agent who has been recommended to you.

A few things to look for:

  • If you’re looking for an agent to list your home, you should interview a few different ones if you don’t already know anyone.  You should feel comfortable with the agent you choose.
  • Check on the agent’s experience, and education. As with most professions, experience pays in real estate. Experienced agents know the market and the marketing process. They’ll have the best chance of quickly and smoothly helping you buy or sell your home.
  • Does the agent know the market? ?
  • And a final point: Does the agent seem primarily interested in sharing expertise and market knowledge in an honest and straightforward manner? Or does the agent seem more interested in telling you what you want to hear? The worst time to secure the services of a “yes-man” is when you’re entering a transaction involving something as expensive as your home. You need straightforward, reliable information – even if it’s not necessarily flattering regarding the home you’re selling – or very encouraging regarding a home you think you might want to buy.