Meet Your Match; Real Estate Agents
When you’re starting the next chapter of your life, it’s important to find a real estate agent that understands your needs, wants, and preferences when searching for your next home or finding the right new owners for your previous property. Buying or selling a house will have ramifications that last for years (or even decades) to come. Hiring the right agent who will bring experience, professionalism, and expertise to the table can make a huge difference.
But what does a real estate agent actually do? In today’s technological and data driven age; a new home might feel like it’s just a click away and easily accessible without the help of an agent. Or, you might consider posting your house online and sell a ‘house by owner’.
However, real estate agents are essential advocates! They will be experts in your existing or target neighborhood, help you find the perfect home, suggest light-lift upgrades to maximize value, and provide information you can’t find, like the MLS database where they have behind the scenes access.
They’ll also walk you through the transaction process, supporting you as you complete your offer, with any questions you have and making sure your contract includes all the right clauses to protect you. Without an agent, you may be faced with doing all the paperwork and legwork yourself, which could cost you money or otherwise create unnecessary obstacles.
So, what are good questions to ask a potential real estate agent?
- How long have you been an agent?
- How familiar are you with the local real estate market?
- Do you work full time or part time as an agent?
- Can you provide references or testimonials from past clients?
- What is your base plan to market my property in this area?
- Do you work with both buyers and sellers?
- Have you helped buyers / sellers at these price ranges?
- What is your base plan to find a property in my desired area that meets my needs?
- What is your process for negotiating deals and handling contracts during a purchase or selling?
- How many homes do you help buyers purchase each year?
When looking for a real estate agent, it’s imperative to find an agent you trust to represent you and your home. WK Real Estate has an amazing team of local real estate agents that can help meet your needs and find your next home.