| Whether you are buying or selling a property, | | | | If you will not be able to view properties during |
| choosing a real estate agent may be the most | | | | office hours, you need to find an agent that is |
| important decision you make. Good real estate | | | | willing to do business after hours or over |
| agents can save you a substantial amount of time | | | | weekends. |
| and money. They can also ensure that the buying | | | | 6. Look for an Agent that You Can Communicate |
| or selling process is an enjoyable and memorable | | | | With |
| experience. Here are some tips for choosing a | | | | Communication is vital when buying or selling real |
| real estate agent: | | | | estate. Make sure that you choose an agent that |
| 1. Ask Friends/Family for Referrals | | | | understands your needs and that communicates |
| Ask family and friends for their advice on local | | | | them well. You will be best off if you choose and |
| agents. This way you will be sure to find an agent | | | | agent that registers a high level of comfort with |
| with a good reputation. | | | | you or with whom you are compatible with. |
| 2. Consider More than One Agency | | | | 7. Choose an Agent that Provides Multiple |
| There is an array of agents that will kill for your | | | | Services |
| business. That is why you should interview as | | | | It will be a bonus if you can find an agent that |
| many agents as you can. Compare agents with | | | | can handle the buying/selling process as well as |
| regard to their knowledge of the area, experience | | | | other additional services like arranging property |
| and qualifications. Also, ask for references from | | | | inspections or who can refer you to a |
| previous clients. | | | | trustworthy real estate attorney. |
| 3. Choose an Agent that Knows the Importance | | | | 8. Choose an Agent That Can Negotiate |
| of Customer Care | | | | Negotiating skills is an essential quality of a good |
| While interviewing different agents you will be able | | | | real estate agent. Make sure you choose and |
| to establish their level of customer care or how | | | | agent with impeccable and proven negotiating |
| far they will go to satisfy the customer. Look at | | | | skills. |
| things like their attitude towards returning phone | | | | 9. Choose an Agent with Lots of Resources |
| calls and their willingness to meet with you. | | | | Ask agents where your property will be |
| 4. Choose an Agent that Handles Homes in Your | | | | advertised. Make sure that the agency uses print |
| Price Range | | | | advertising (newspaper/magazines) as well as |
| When you opt for an agent that deals with | | | | other promotional material such as brochures. Also |
| homes in your price range, you will be sure to end | | | | check if the agency makes use of the Internet |
| up with an agent that will give his or her best | | | | for advertising their listings. |
| effort. Some agents deal only with high-end | | | | 10. Follow Your Instinct |
| properties and are used to high commissions. | | | | Choose an agent that makes you feel |
| They are more likely to attend to these | | | | comfortable and whom you trust. You level of |
| properties first. | | | | comfort and satisfaction will let you know if |
| 5. Choose an Agent that Respects Your Time | | | | you've met the right agent. |
| Schedule | | | | |