When hiring a REALTOR®, not all will require a Buyer to sign
an Exclusive Agreement. However, the
REALTOR® that you do hire will expect a commitment. In other words "put a ring on
it!" However, before you say
"I do", here are a few tips on hiring a great REALTOR®......
Hire a REALTOR® not a Real Estate Agent, there is a difference. A REALTOR® is a member of The National
Association of REALTORS®, they uphold a REALTOR® Code of Ethics that is strictly
enforced. It contains 17 Articles and
various Standards of Practice and they swear to uphold and adhere to all. If you would like a list of those articles
please let me know.
Your REALTOR® should be knowledgeable, current on the real
estate market and conditions. Consider a
full time REALTOR® that has closed several transactions with a couple of years
under their belt. They should be able to
handle issues that may arise. Make sure
your REALTOR® keeps you informed of all issues as they happen.
Hire a REALTOR® that does not act as your accountant, your
attorney or your contractor they would be your REALTORS® and should act as one.
Hire a REALTOR® that is willing to work on weekends.
Hire someone that has your best interest in mind and concerned
with your needs, not theirs.
Hire a savvy REALTORS®, one that uses current technology,
Google their full name and see what comes up.
Hire one not afraid to step outside the box and willing to
go that extra mile.
Hire a REALTORS® that will set expectations, guide you
through the entire process and will be there when the transaction is closed.
Hire one that will be in constant communication with you via
email, text messaging, phone calls, or in person......whichever works best for
you.
Hire a REALTOR® that has someone to handle the paperwork
throughout the transaction. That way your REALTOR® can manage your needs and
the details necessary.
Don't expect your REALTOR® to call you back within minutes
of your message being left. However, your REALTOR® should call you back in the
same day or the following day if your message was left late the day prior.
Hire a good negotiator, an aggressive and active REALTOR®, ask
to speak to their past clients.
No matter how many clients your REALTOR® is working with,
hire someone who will focus on you. You
want to feel like their only client.
Look up the prospective REALTOR® licensing to assure they
are in good standing and select a name Brand Brokerage.
Hire one that networks professionally with other
professionals.
Hire a REALTOR® that will meet your expectation and one that
will deliver what they've promised, hold them to it.
Thoroughly interview the REALTOR® before you hire them and
meet them in their office. See what
their environment is like, if possible.
Hopefully you hire a REALTOR® that will be there after
closing your transaction, one that will be there with you for many years to
come.
.........after checking and considering all of the above
it's at that point you can finalize your relationship. Selling and Purchasing a home is a huge
decision and probably one of the largest investments you will make so, hire a
great REALTORS®. I wish you all the
best!
To ask me any questions that you may have regarding Selling
or Purchasing Real Estate be sure to contact me via text or phone at
(619)368-6382. I'd love to work with you!
Be sure to visit my website to view all homes for sale in
San Diego, CA http://www.allhomesinsandiego.com/
Google me at Carol Lusidia Morrow
As always.....Thank you for reading!
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