9 Steps to Finding a Great Real Estate Agent

Whether you to plan to buy a real estate property or sell a real estate property, finding the right realtor for you and your needs is essential. Unfortunately, far too many real estate agents make big promises that they end up being unable to deliver on. As such, it is extremely important to take ample time in the decision-making process when it comes to choosing an agent that suits your and your family’s needs. There is a saying in the real estate industry that “20 percent of the real estate agents do 80 percent of the business”. In many cases, this is absolutely true. So, how do you find a realtor that is a hard worker, trustworthy, and responsive?

You can start the realtor search process by determining the important aspects to look for in the following 9 steps:

1. Request a contact list from the realtor’s past clients and call a few for feedback
2. Make sure the agent is a licensed real estate and that they belong to the National Association of Realtors
3. Ask about their history and how long they’ve serviced that particular area
4. Find out their average current client list to get an idea of how much time will be dedicated to your property
5. Request a list of houses in your neighborhood that they have handled
6. Inquire about their real estate team or if they do everything on their own
7. Make sure they are a full-time agent and will be available to you
8. Go to open houses to speak to other agents and get a sense of what personality types work with yours
9. Speak with other professionals like a mortgage broker for a qualified recommendation

Deciding to buy or sell a home is an overwhelming, often long process. Determining who will be on your side during this stressful time will help to make the process as smooth as possible. The Law Office of Brenda Murzyn is highly experienced in all legal aspects of buying or selling residential real estate. Our firm regularly represent clients in a wide variety of transactions including the sale and/or purchase of single or multi-family dwellings, condominiums, and co-ops. We are also experts in FSBO (for sale by owner) deals, rehabbed or new construction, brokered purchases and sales.

Even if you are simply considering entering the real estate market, we recommend contacting our office to ensure that you are in the strongest possible position prior to signing a contract.