2007-01-08 08:25:59 · 7 answers · asked by MJ 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Ask friends and co-workers about their Realtors. Then go and meet these people and see if they appear to want to help you, or if they're just looking for a commission.
Every Realtor on this site can "find you a Realtor" in your town - and that Realtor would then pay a referral fee for getting to help you. But don't go that route. Find a friend's Realtor. You'll know that you've got someone you can trust and that Realtor deserves his client's friends for having properly taken care of his clients.
Lastly, after you have bought your house, if you liked your Realtor, tell your friends about him. The Realtor who will do the best for you and your friends is not necessarily the one with the most letters after their name (I have none, but I feel I know ALOT more than most Realtors) nor the Realtor with the best advertising campaign or website.
2007-01-08 10:43:32 · answer #1 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask around for referrals. Also, check on www.realtor.org. If they are not listed on that site, they are not a "realtor" (there is a difference between a licensed real estate agent and a realtor) It is always smarter work with realtors, they pay dues to use the realtor name and must abide by a code of ethics not always followed by all agents.
Remember if you don't like an agent you are working with, it is your right to find someone else, don't feel obligated to stay with one, but also don't constantly switch for each house or no one will want to work with you and no one will be able to determine your needs and really find you the perfect house.
2007-01-08 08:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by strtat2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 18:24:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for a referral. The thing to remember is that agents are selling advice. You need someone with experience that you can trust. Your friends, co-workers and family all have experience with agents and will be able to give you the best assessment of how well an agent will work WITH you. Being a great agent does you no good if they are too busy or a jerk.
The professional designations don't impress me - as an agent I know many inexperienced agents who take all the classes and pay the fee and still don't know what they are doing.
I can give you some names of good agents in your area if you like.
2007-01-08 08:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by sdmike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shop for a realtor that also does the mortgage. By combining services you will save in commissions and fees.
Here is some additional info. Hope this helps.
2007-01-08 09:46:03 · answer #5 · answered by loanman46 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have a lender, ask them. They will typically send you to the person who gives them the most business. They reason they have the most business is because they are good at what they do. Good luck
2007-01-08 08:48:20 · answer #6 · answered by pontooner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask friends, neighbors for a referral. If you are a buyer look for agents with ABR after their names. (Accredited Buyer Representative)
2007-01-08 08:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋