Selecting A Real Estate Agent - 4 Homebuyer Tips

Selecting a real estate agent requires a game plan. Supercharge your home buying experience with these 4 strategies! Because home buyers and Realtors spend hours together, selecting a real estate agent is deserving of strategy.

But instead of giving you the traditional list of do's and don'ts, here are 4 strategies for choosing a real estate agent.

Selecting A Real Estate Agent- Strategy 1

First look for someone you like. Why complicate buying a home by selecting a real estate agent who you are not compatible with.

Don't write this off as insignificant. Think about the stories you hear from friends who didn't spend enough time selecting a real estate agent. They express their dissatisfaction sometimes years after buying their home.

Selecting A Real Estate Agent- Strategy 2

Secondly, look for an agent with your best interests in mind. But how can you tell? There are several indications.

1. Does this agent listen while you talk? Every great agent is a good listener.

2. Does the prospective Realtor ask questions? Thorough agents ask a lot of questions before taking you out to view houses.

3. They respect your time and want to show you houses within your budget and targeted neighborhoods.

Selecting A Real Estate Agent- Strategy 3

Look for a solution oriented individual. Don't be surprised if they ask personal questions. A top rated real estate agent wants to present options rather than tossing around one-size-fits-all advice.

Selecting A Real Estate Agent- Strategy 4

High on my list is watching for individuals who admit when they are unsure of an answer. No matter how many years of experience, no one has all the answers. So when I ask a question and hear I don't know followed by but I will find out, I'm refreshed.

That is why I don't advise selecting a real estate agent based on age or even experience. Someone with enough enthusiasm and care to do that little bit extra is my first pick.

Choosing The Best Mortgage Lender

Besides selecting a real estate agent, it is also critical to choose an effective mortgage lender.

Remember, why not work with real estate and mortgage professionals who put you at ease. Best wishes for your home buying experience and make it fun!

Prime Real Estate Articles Tip No.57
Home Mortgage Application | Transaction Details

To tell you the truth, this section asking for details of closing costs, prepaids, seller concessions and funding fees, to mention only a few, strikes me as silly because most mortgage applicants won't know how to correctly it fill out.

So even though I've encouraged you in Tip 31 to fill out the mortgage application, for the most part you'll leave this portion to the lender.

Understanding Mortgage Applications

Take the guided tour with Kate's unique tips for filling out your home mortgage application...

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