December 18, 2019

5 Tips On How to Spot a Competent Real Estate Agent


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So, you’ve done your best to spruce up your house. You’ve splashed on fresh paint, made sure there is no leaky roof and added those potted plants. You feel satisfied with its curb appeal now. You have also made your research and know more or less the ins and outs of having a mortgage. You feel you are ready. Ready to either sell your house or buy that forever home. But wait! You are missing one key ingredient. You need the help of a competent real estate agent to help you make things happen.

Having a competent realtor to help you navigate your real estate options is like having an extra pair of eyes, ears, hand and feet. Real estate agents can help you see a house’s potential from a different perspective and give you options you may have missed. They help you with inspections and paperwork which, otherwise, would be too tedious on your part. And that is if you even have the time to do these things.

Here are 5 tips on how to spot a competent real estate agent



Ask around. Reach out to family and friends who have had the chance to work with a realtor. They are your best source of information whether a realtor is any good. Ask for specific instances why the real estate agent has performed above and beyond the sale and why they recommend that particular agent. This will provide you a detailed information which will help you determine if a real estate agent can help you or not.

Read Reviews. You know what they say about the internet, you can’t hide anything from it, good or bad. Most real estate agents post reviews that they have received on their website and social media. Be very discerning though because you will not read any negative feedback. In order to get a good idea about a realtor’s true capabilities, scour the internet and look for user reviews. These type of reviews will give you a clear picture.   

Pay attention to a real estate agent who knows the neighborhood. When you buy a house, you are not only buying the physical house but buying into the neighborhood as well. What you want is to buy a house that’s in a neighborhood where your family is safe and secure. You want a neighborhood where the basic necessities like schools, hospitals and stores are readily accessible. More importantly, you want a neighborhood that has a healthy family environment. These reasons make having a realtor who knows the neighborhood even more important. As mentioned earlier, a good realtor can give you insights that you may have missed out.

Widen your search and talk to multiple agents. There are a lot of good real estate agents out there. Each can help you achieve your real estate goals. Finding the right realtor for you means you have to invest some time by talking to multiple agents to determine if you and the agent have a “fit”. Working with a realtor is a “relational” experience and you need to have a good working relationship with your realtor, be comfortable with her and trust that she will give you the best options.

A good agent is a realistic agent. A good realtor will base her recommendations for price by analyzing different data like market reports. A competent realtor will give you information about similarly sold/bought houses in the neighborhood, how long it took before they were sold. A competent real estate agent will give you recommendations based on very calculated data.
Buying or selling a house is a life-changing event. The success, (or failure) of your real estate investment greatly depends on how competent your realtor is. Keep these recommendations in mind and you will at least be sure that you will have the services of a competent agent.  

About the Author

Izabella Lipetski is a premiere California licensed real estate agent with over 20 years of experience. She has served over 200 clients with discretion, integrity, diligence and passion. You may reach her at the ff:
Phone: (510) 506 2072
  

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