According to the National Association of REALTORS®, in 2017, 91% of the home sellers in the United States were assisted by real estate agents who arranged and negotiated the sale on their behalf.
Whether it’s your first time carrying out a property transaction or you’re already a veteran in the field, having a realtor by your side can make the process significantly easier and smoother.
But with over 2 million active real estate licensees in the United States, you might find yourself asking the question about how to find the perfect real estate agent.
In your search for the right candidate, you’ll be meeting with several real estate agents; when you do, make sure you conduct a detailed interview before you make the final decision.
To help you out with the decision-making process, here are a few questions you must ask before hiring an agent.
Q1. What’s the Scope of Your Experience?
By experience, we don’t necessarily mean how long an agent has been working; rather, this questions aims to help you understand the candidate’s knowledge of the local market and the type of property you want to sell or buy. Ask them about their previous clients, which areas they have worked in the past few years and how many successful property transactions they have conducted. A good real estate agent should be able to answer your questions without difficulty and back up their claims with data.
Q2. Are You Well Connected?
A well-connected real estate agent will make the process of property transaction highly efficient. So don’t forget to ask the candidate if they know any real estate lawyers, moving companies or photographers to help make the sale/move easier for you.
Once you get satisfactory answers to these questions, don’t forget to look for these qualities in the real estate agent.
Availability
To make the process as smooth as possible, you need to hire a real estate agent who can work at different hours of the day; whenever it’s most convenient for you. Ask the real estate agent about their working hours, and if they have a flexible schedule before finalizing your decision.
Personality
When hiring a realtor, pay attention to their personality. If they’re someone filled with passion and conviction, they just might be the perfect candidate for the job.
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