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Article #145: Choosing a Real Estate Agent

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You've lived in your house for 30 years In some states it is pretty easy to get a
and now it's time to sell. Should you try real estate license, in others like New
to sell it on your own or do you get a Jersey, you must have approximately 60
realtor? Choosing a real estate agent hours of class time before you can site
will be one of the most important for your license exam. After you receive
decisions you will make and it's a your license and choose a real estate
decision that you should not rush into. agency to work from you still have to
You should do your research before you take refresher classes each year to keep
sign on with any realtor. Selling your your license in good order.
house is a major life altering decision. Ask for credentials; check to see if your
Too many house sellers call the first realtor or real estate agent has won any
number they see on a lawn sign while awards or has any advanced real estate
driving around and use them. Others call licenses. For example some real estate
the first number listed in the phone agents also are appraisers or mortgage
book. Just because a realtor is popular brokers. This shows they are in business
or begins with the letter "A" doesn't for the long haul.
mean they are right for you. Ultimately, go with your gut feelings. If
When choosing a realtor you may want to a possible realtor tells you that they
choose a company that has been in the can sell your house for much more than
business for many years. Chances are they the appraised value, don't trust him. He
would have past experience with selling a is wasting your time and you won't have a
house similar to yours. This is the time happy selling experience. Each sale is
to get references from people who have important to you and the realtor. If you
sold their homes recently. See if they feel like you are just another sale it's
had good experiences with a particular time for a new realtor.
realtor and THEN do your homework to see A realtor can be a huge help when selling
if that particular realtor is right for your house... or they can be major
you. obstacle and create problems. Chose
Another factor to consider is the level carefully. You and your money will be
of education your Real Estate Agent has. spending a lot of time with this person.






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