Whether purchasing or vending a home, it is one of the largest financial events that happens only a few times in your life. That makes choosing a realtor just as important and a crucial decision that can add to the stressful event or make it smoother and easier. So, choose your Real Estate Adirondack agent as carefully as you would choose your doctor or attorney.
Seller Beware: The Choice Is Yours! Before hiring a Realtor to represent you as the seller, do some comparison shopping. According to the National Association of Realtors 2007 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers; 64% of sellers contacted ONLY ONE real estate agent to help sell their home. That means 64% of home sellers did not receive a second opinion on the fair market value of their home before placing it on the market, nor did they compare the level of services of any other real estate agents available to them.
Service Level Expectations- The Realtor you consider hiring should first explain your rights as a home seller. A truly professional Realtor will first explain to you that before discussing the sale of your property, you should not reveal any confidential information that could impact future negotiations. For example, you should not share with anyone your time frame for selling until you have signed a contract. It is important that you wholly understand how to protect your most valuable asset during the first phone call or personal meeting with a Realtor so that if you choose not to hire them; you do not compromise future negotiating with any potential buyers that very same Realtor may represent!
By now, you should have a good list of potential realtors. It is time to check them out. Attend at least one open house for each realtor you are considering. Observe them in action and judge their expertise. Are they professional -- or do they come across as a "used car salesman"? How familiar is the realtor with the property he/she is selling? After you leave, make detailed notes of your observations and how you felt about the realtor.
They search in places like Craigslist, eBay, Yahoo Real Estate, Google, Zillow, Trulia as well as online newspaper websites such as the Sarasota Herald Tribune, New York Times, and the Boston Globe. Make sure your realtor intends to list you in as many (if not all) of these places.
The Realtor you consider hiring should commit to keeping up to date on all current inventory in your market and provide updated market analysis at least every 30 days while your property is for sale. It is imperative that you are informed about trends and changes in your market as they are happening so that your pricing strategy is in line with market trends.
For Buyers- What services do they provide from the time you contract with them through the closing? How many years have they been a full-time agent? In your area? You want someone with experience, who will give his/her full attention to finding you a home. Are they single-proprietorship Realtors, work as a team, or part of a company? What prominent company are they associated with, and what resources does the firm provide the realtor that helps him/her do a better job for you?
The Realtor you consider hiring should very clearly explain to you what "dual agency" is and their position. Do they represent both buyers and sellers in the same transaction? Do you want your Realtor to also represent the buyer of your home? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of relationship?
Seller Beware: The Choice Is Yours! Before hiring a Realtor to represent you as the seller, do some comparison shopping. According to the National Association of Realtors 2007 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers; 64% of sellers contacted ONLY ONE real estate agent to help sell their home. That means 64% of home sellers did not receive a second opinion on the fair market value of their home before placing it on the market, nor did they compare the level of services of any other real estate agents available to them.
Service Level Expectations- The Realtor you consider hiring should first explain your rights as a home seller. A truly professional Realtor will first explain to you that before discussing the sale of your property, you should not reveal any confidential information that could impact future negotiations. For example, you should not share with anyone your time frame for selling until you have signed a contract. It is important that you wholly understand how to protect your most valuable asset during the first phone call or personal meeting with a Realtor so that if you choose not to hire them; you do not compromise future negotiating with any potential buyers that very same Realtor may represent!
By now, you should have a good list of potential realtors. It is time to check them out. Attend at least one open house for each realtor you are considering. Observe them in action and judge their expertise. Are they professional -- or do they come across as a "used car salesman"? How familiar is the realtor with the property he/she is selling? After you leave, make detailed notes of your observations and how you felt about the realtor.
They search in places like Craigslist, eBay, Yahoo Real Estate, Google, Zillow, Trulia as well as online newspaper websites such as the Sarasota Herald Tribune, New York Times, and the Boston Globe. Make sure your realtor intends to list you in as many (if not all) of these places.
The Realtor you consider hiring should commit to keeping up to date on all current inventory in your market and provide updated market analysis at least every 30 days while your property is for sale. It is imperative that you are informed about trends and changes in your market as they are happening so that your pricing strategy is in line with market trends.
For Buyers- What services do they provide from the time you contract with them through the closing? How many years have they been a full-time agent? In your area? You want someone with experience, who will give his/her full attention to finding you a home. Are they single-proprietorship Realtors, work as a team, or part of a company? What prominent company are they associated with, and what resources does the firm provide the realtor that helps him/her do a better job for you?
The Realtor you consider hiring should very clearly explain to you what "dual agency" is and their position. Do they represent both buyers and sellers in the same transaction? Do you want your Realtor to also represent the buyer of your home? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of relationship?
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