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- Katja McGorman, "Katja McGorman"
- Contributions:46
I must agree with Sergio. There is no way that you can find a "good" agent from a website only. First you ask your relatives and colleagues if they worked with an Realtor (almost everyone did) and if they would work with the same Realtor in the future. Ask them what was done "right" in their performance and what needed improvements.
Than start searching yourself; talk to some agents on the phone and schedule appointments to meet them in person. We are always trained to LISTEN to our clients first during a listing presentation, but from your point of view I would suggest listening to the agent. It is very important that an agent can sell himself/herself FIRST, before than can sell your house. There are certain question, which are important to you, so ask those questions and see what the outcome is as well.
There are so many steps to find the right agent and I cannot give you all, but call me if you need some tips. Please do not forget that you are a part of the selling process as well, so by doing the process of elimination upfront, YOU are creating a solid ground for a future relationship.
Than start searching yourself; talk to some agents on the phone and schedule appointments to meet them in person. We are always trained to LISTEN to our clients first during a listing presentation, but from your point of view I would suggest listening to the agent. It is very important that an agent can sell himself/herself FIRST, before than can sell your house. There are certain question, which are important to you, so ask those questions and see what the outcome is as well.
There are so many steps to find the right agent and I cannot give you all, but call me if you need some tips. Please do not forget that you are a part of the selling process as well, so by doing the process of elimination upfront, YOU are creating a solid ground for a future relationship.
- John King, "John_King"
- Contributions:425
I would have to say "Zillow".
You're able to view their profiles, see the types of answer they have provided and of course, they have customer reviews available to for review.
That's the website part of the question.
The other is to ask friends, neighbors, relatives who they used, and if they would recommend that person?
If they would NOT recommend their agent, ask them why not, what would they want different in an agent? That will set you up with some questionos to ask the ones you do select to interview.
Personal referrals go the farthest with me. That's how I found my dentist, family Dr., Mechanic and even the sign company I use....
You're able to view their profiles, see the types of answer they have provided and of course, they have customer reviews available to for review.
That's the website part of the question.
The other is to ask friends, neighbors, relatives who they used, and if they would recommend that person?
If they would NOT recommend their agent, ask them why not, what would they want different in an agent? That will set you up with some questionos to ask the ones you do select to interview.
Personal referrals go the farthest with me. That's how I found my dentist, family Dr., Mechanic and even the sign company I use....
- Linda Strasberg, "L Strasberg"
- Contributions:2315
in Quincy? Some folks in Quincy are wanting to get away from the cold harsh winter climates. Quincy is lovely during the summer months. What is your motivation for selling now?
- Sergio Hernandez, "Sergio Hernandez"
- Contributions:619
A website is not going to help you find a good listing agent.
Recommendations, followed by indepth interviews will.
Recommendations, followed by indepth interviews will.
- Eva Sanders and Temara Presley, "Eva and Temara"
- Contributions:653
Ask your friends and colleagues for a referral. If you don't get more than one to interview try crs.com. The Certified Residential Specialist certification requires a good volume of business and many hours of additional education (on negotiation, marketing, etc.) Although informative, websites and blogs that come up first on search engines don't provide a reliable measure of an agents volume or education - this certification is a guarantee of a higher level of both.
- Sharon Lewis, "Sharon Lewis"
- Contributions:3917
Personally I would look at these boards to see what Realtors are in my area (I am not) and see what they have written.
Another way, call several real estate companies and interview 3 Realtors, find out and get in writing how much they think your home is worth, how long they think it will take to sell and what their marketing plan is.
It sounds simple but those realtors will work hard for you. Choose a Realtor.
Another way, call several real estate companies and interview 3 Realtors, find out and get in writing how much they think your home is worth, how long they think it will take to sell and what their marketing plan is.
It sounds simple but those realtors will work hard for you. Choose a Realtor.
- Regina Drury, "rdrury"
- Contributions:41
You DON"T want a top LISTING agent. What you want is a top producer or top sales agent. Top listing agent just means that they took the highest number of listings for teh year or month. If you get the top listing agent you'll probably end up wih an agent that just wants another listing for more branding of themselves. When interviewing, tell them to bring a copy of their MLS printout with ALL their current listings, solds, and withdrawn/expireds for the last 1 year. The numbers should speak for themselves. If you need any help, please let me know.
- Larry Tollen, "Larry Tollen"
- Contributions:384
Speak with friends and family members to see if they can recommend someone. Google the names you receive.
When interviewing them start with the question, "How long have you been in business fulltime as a Realtor?" If it's less than 5 years forget about them.
Ask them about their marketing, ask for examples, ask what they do and where they can be found on the Internet and check the sites out.
Ask them their position on "dual agency" (One agent working both sides of the transaction) you don't want it. The only person well represented under dual agency is the agent themselves, buyer and seller aren't getting what they are paying for.
- Kim Vogel, "Kim Vogel"
- Contributions:2
Here is a good resource for you to find a Mass. Realtor:
http://www.marealtor.com/content/findarealtor.htm
Once you have a few to choose from, it would be good to meet them and discuss your needs. There's no better way to know for sure then meet someone face to face. Your instincts will let you know who feels right.
Good Luck!
-K
http://www.marealtor.com/content/findarealtor.htm
Once you have a few to choose from, it would be good to meet them and discuss your needs. There's no better way to know for sure then meet someone face to face. Your instincts will let you know who feels right.
Good Luck!
-K
- Alex Rubin, "alexrubin"
- Contributions:28
I google most people I deal with. Whether personal or business it is a great way to get a feel for what the person is all about.
- Eric Rollo, "Eric Rollo"
- Contributions:36
I would rely first on your friends, family and colleagues for a recommended broker. Sit down and have coffee with a few of them, or visit their open houses where you'll have a chance to see them in action. Like how they work? Let the agent know that you're interested in listing, I'm sure they'd be more than happy to give you a CMA on your home. Get CMAs from 2 or 3 of your favorite agents, but make sure your conversation with each other them is more than just a chat about pricing. Go over topics such as your time line and your needs in the marketing of your home (are their certain days that are better for showings, things you can't budge on taking off the fridge?, etc.) Not only will this help you interview the agent, but it will also help the agent determine if the relationship is a good fit.
Hope this helps!
-Eric
Hope this helps!
-Eric
- Rosana Shekman, Broker ABR, "Rosana Shekman Owner"
- Contributions:700
just interview agents and check how many sales was done and years of experiance
- Donna O'Neil, "DonnaMovesVentura"
- Contributions:26
One of the easiest, and I think most reliable ways, is to notice the for sale signs in your area. Often one or two agents will stand out as having the most listings and homes sold in your neighborhood. Try contacting those agents first, ask them to do a listing presentation, and to provide client references.
- Nancy Sullivan, "nansully"
- Contributions:77
I would google or bing or yahoo the city you are interested and the following search phrases:
"<city&state> real estate for sale"
"<city&state> homes for sale"
Agents and brokers will begin to pop up - ignore those top couple that are paid advertisers and begin looking at the sites that come up at the top.
If you've got a good feel of the brokerages in the location you desire, go to the broker's website (like Re/Max or Coldwell) and see which agents has listings similar to your home or in your neighborhood. Check out their websites after you've narrowed it to several or a half-dozen agents. You'll get a sense for the agents and then call a few and chat with them.
Asking friends, family and neighbors is also a great way to find an agent but remember that a lot of it is good chemistry. As long as your choosing among good agents, find the one that best suits your personality. You want to 'click' with your agent for this most important and highly personal transaction.
Good luck!
- Julie Berberan, "julieberberan"
- Contributions:93
Contact a local agent and ask how many homes they have listed and sold in the past year or two, how long those listings were on the market and what the actual sale price was compared to the original list price. View samples of their last few listings to make sure there are well staged rooms, high quality pictures, and well written and appealing comments.
A good list agent will price a home correctly, advertise it aggressively and sell most of their listings close to the asking price within a few months. Good luck
- Joe Azzolino, "jazzolino"
- Contributions:40
Oh yes, most definitely. [content removed by moderator for being self promotional]
- AtlasRealty1
- Contributions:11
I am a Real Estate Broker in Arizona. Interview at least 3 agents prior to listing with any of them. IF they put pressure on you, back off and move on. So many have "designations" that they have attended "classes", but these involve paying for these, not necessarily who will have YOUR best interests at heart. Not all decent and honest Realtors have a bunch of "designations" to try to impress the general public. The rest are out there beating the bushes and working rather than sitting in classes! Yes, we must maintain a high level of "education", but word of mouth from your friends and neighbors are best. DO NOT list with anyone until you feel completely happy with whomever you have chosen. Also, ask if there is a way to rescind the listing contract if you are not happy with that agent/Broker and what, if any, repercussions they require. ASK ALL QUESTIONS, no matter how trivial you may think they are...Write them down and all your concerns. It is OK if an agent "doesn't know". I'd rather get that answer and have them find the RIGHT answer than pretend they "Know It All"...we are human. Good luck!
- Brenda_Sutherland
- Contributions:133
The best way to find a good Realtor is word of mouth!
trulia/activerain are full of the worst self aggrandizing posters ever. If you want someone with a lot of experience at bragging about themselves, and not much else, they are your place!
I've seen agents on trulia/activerain claim to sell 100's of short sales, when I look them up, they have never had a single transaction. I've seen agents claim to be successful home flippers who are in truth in foreclosure themselves on multiple properties.
I've seen agents on trulia/activerain claim to sell 100's of short sales, when I look them up, they have never had a single transaction. I've seen agents claim to be successful home flippers who are in truth in foreclosure themselves on multiple properties.
- Kenna Real Estate
- Contributions:953
I'll second (or third maybe...) Activerain. Not only do you see who posts over there but you can get a "feel" for the agent as well from their writing.
- Charlie Burleson, "Charlie Burleson"
- Contributions:10
I always tell people to go to contact local store in the area you are wanting to live in. Not a convenience store but locally run store. Ask for their opinion. They typically have the best recommendations next to your friends of course.
- rockinblu
- Contributions:7202
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- Stephanie Davis, "agentinthecreek"
- Contributions:185
Ask your friends, co-workers, family members, and neighbors who they recommend. Or call the company in your area that has the most market share. Ask the broker to send the top three listing agents from the office closest to your house.
- Betsy Head, "Betsy Head"
- Contributions:4
Realtor.com showcases homes for the MLS in the whole country. The agents that have the upgraded listings obviously are willing to put extra time and money into showcasing YOUR home. Check there, in your home community and see who presents their listings in a way you would like yours presented.
- Debra La Plante, "TheBestNJHomes.com"
- Contributions:70
By all means, call your local RE/MAX office!
- CulverCityRealtor
- Contributions:455
There is this site, and there is Trulia.com also. We realtors usually blog on another site you might look at called Active Rain. You can look at the profiles and read the responses and blogs of the different agents in your area. That should at least get you started. Do ask friends about their experiences. It's always good to get a referral.
- Maria Morton, "MariaMorton"
- Contributions:716
Active Rain.
- NATALIE_1
- Contributions:356
www.crs.com This is the website for the Certified Residential Specalists throughout the US. These Realtors are all top-notch.
- CulverCityRealtor
- Contributions:455
Have you looked at Active Rain? That is a Realtor site where you can read the different blogs and get advice. If you don't have a referral from a friend, some of the larger companies have a relocation department with referral agents. These agents are well trained and qualified to help you.
Best of Luck to you!
Best of Luck to you!
- rockinblu
- Contributions:7202
Right stuff,
You may find that the blog attached to the link below might have the right stuff for the agent interview process. Good luck.
http://rockinblu-rockinblu.blogspot.com/2009/02/ive-got-my-fingers-crossed.html
You may find that the blog attached to the link below might have the right stuff for the agent interview process. Good luck.
http://rockinblu-rockinblu.blogspot.com/2009/02/ive-got-my-fingers-crossed.html
Is there a web site that can help me find a good listing Agent in my area. Thanks
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