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Benefits of a Good Realtor for Home Buyers
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The home buying process is a long (and tricky) one, and it is one of the most important things you will do with your finances. Whether you’re searching for your forever home, your first home, or an investment property, the real estate world is best navigated alongside an incredible guide… AKA, an incredible realtor.
Finding the right realtor can be as important as anything else in the real estate process. Your realtor is imperative for helping you find the right properties, sell any properties if needed, align and communicate with vendors like inspectors, appraisers, and lenders, and overall smooth and streamline your experience as a whole. Wondering what to look for when finding a realtor? We have you covered.
First things first… ask some questions.
The best way to find a realtor that aligns with your needs is to ask tons of questions to help you research and narrow down your options. While there’s no magical formula to finding the right realtor, asking the following questions can be incredibly helpful:
- Are they knowledgeable about the local market?
- Are they understanding of your goals and budget?
- Do you connect well with them?
- Do they have positive client reviews and relationships?
- Do you trust them to help you in the home buying process?
- Do they have vendor relationships?
- Are they focused on risk mitigation?
- Are they communicating with you effectively and efficiently?
Then, find your realtor in the right place.
While you definitely want to keep the above questions in mind and in your back pocket when you’re searching for a realtor, you’ll also want to make sure you’re searching for your realtor in the right place. The easiest way to do this is by asking the people you know in your area! Did they love their realtor? Did they have a great (or not-so-great) experience with them? Do they have any recommendations?
If your local network isn’t proving too useful, no worries — you have options! There are online platforms packed with realtor suggestions, and you can also contact your local chamber of commerce, visit open houses around you, scour social media, or look towards radio, TV, and print ads in your area.
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It’s easier than you think, really: once you pair your search with the right questions and in the right location, you are setting yourself up to find the right one.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
