Whether buying or selling property, it is among the biggest
financial events that happens just a few times inside your life. That makes
choosing a realtor just as important and a vital decision that can increase the
stressful event or make it simpler and easier. So, select your realtor as
carefully as you would choose your health care provider or attorney.
The first step in selecting the proper realtor is to ask
your friends, neighbors, acquaintances and business associates for
recommendations. Ask them why they enjoyed the realtor, what sort of service
he/she supplied, and would they use them again? Don't consider recommendations
of the relatives -- it's doubtful that you're receiving an accurate perspective
on the realtor.
If you didn't find many truly exemplary recommendations,
then drive across your neighborhood and check the "for sale" signs,
especially those with "Sold" stuck across them. Notice the realtor
names. Also, have a look at real estate, display and classified advertising in
your paper and local neighborhood newspaper. Which have the biggest or most
display ads with photographs of the homes? Notice the realtor names.
By now, you must have a fantastic list of possible realtors.
It's time to test them out. Attend at least one open house for each realtor
you're contemplating. Observe them in action and judge their experience. How
familiar is the realtor with the property he's selling?
If you just used the recommendations of others, now check
the advertising from the paper and neighborhood media for the realtors in which
you're interested. Do the drive through of your area to determine how many sold
signs that these realtors have. Make notes of how visible these realtors are and
their advertising efforts.
Next, select your top three real estate picks. It is best if
they are from different companies, ensuring they'll work harder for your
business. For sellers, make the appointment in your house and tell them you'd
like an estimate of your home's market value. For buyers, inform them you'd
like them to ascertain how much you can afford to pay for a house. Be certain
they know that you're meeting with two other realtors and will not make your
decision until you've met with all three.
During each interview, take thorough notes about the
realtors' presentations. Notice any thoughts you have. Ask the following
questions, along with Whatever you may Need:
FILITSA STERNER MISTRETTA: FOR SELLERS
O How will they
sell your residence? What are their marketing strategies?
O How many
years have they been a fulltime realtor? You need someone with experience, who
will be giving your record his/her full attention.
This includes their production level, rating, closed speed,
expired rate on listings, and typical time listings have been available before
selling within the previous year.
What notable company are they connected with, and what
resources does the company provide the realtor that will help him/her do a much
better job for you?
O What level of
technology will they use to market your record -- web sites, virtual tours,
online photo galleries, and so forth?
O What are
their communication processes with you from listing through closing?
O Do they
supply working relationships with local inspectors, appraisers, and real estate
agents?
This is a walk-through of this property, suggesting things
that ought to be repaired, renovated or altered to enhance your pricing for the
home. In addition, it contains things that would "show" the house
better. As an instance, too much furniture adds a litter affect, making rooms
appear smaller. The realtor might suggest storing some of the furniture until
after the sale.
O How did they
arrive in the results of the marketing analysis? Ask for the real addresses of
any residences they used for contrast.
FILITSA STERNER MISTRETTA: FOR BUYERS
O What services
do they provide from the time you contract with them during the closing?
O How many
years have they been a fulltime agent? You need someone with experience, who'll
give his/her full focus on finding you a house.
What notable company are they connected with, and what
resources does the company provide the realtor that will help him/her do a much
better job for you?
O What are
their communication processes with you during your search for a house through
closing?
O What level of
technologies and research methods will they use to find possible homes for you
to see?
How many satisfied buyers in the last 12 months?
O Do they
supply working relationships with inspectors, appraisers, title search
companies/attorneys, and real estate lawyers for the closing?
O Do they
network with other realtors in the region? At times, such relationships may
afford you a viewing before a property is "officially" recorded,
giving your initial view.
Tell the realtors you will make a decision and contact them
in the following day or two.
O For sellers,
the market value for your house needs to be in similar ranges for all three
realtors Notice if a person is unusually high. They might be just trying to get
your record with the notion of talking your cost down later. Additionally,
drive by the homes they used to get market value comparison. Which realtors
compared apples to apples, and that compared apples to oranges?
O For buyers,
your purchasing potential (what you can afford to pay for a new house) should
be in the same range for all three realtors. If a realtor is a lot higher or
lower than others, note this. You might even call him/her to ask about the gap
and how they arrived in the number?
O Who answered
your concerns with real sincerity?
O Who genuinely
seemed most passionate about your house and its sale?
O Who actually
listened, and who didn't?
O Which realtor
appeared to be the best fit for you?
Choosing a bad realtor can turn an already stressful
occasion to your nightmare with ramifications which you need to live with for
many years to come. Choosing the right realtor can make the experience a dream
come true and an entirely satisfying event. Be certain that you don't choose a
realtor that will add to that stress.
Why Choose Me, Filitsa
Sterner Mistretta, As Your Agent?
When you work with me, you will receive a
knowledgeable and professional real estate agent, a committed ally to negotiate
on your behalf, the systems in place to streamline buying your home and the
backing of a trusted company, Keller Williams Realty.
Why Work With A Keller Williams Agent like
Filitsa Sterner Mistretta?
Looking to sell your home? As a real estate
associate of Keller Williams Realty, you will now have access to over 110,000
associates across the country to help you sell your property. With our
technology, we are leading the way in how homes are sold and purchased through
online marketing. Through our KWLS, your listing will display on top name sites
like Zillow and Trulia to get you the most brand exposure to your home.
Looking to purchase a home? With our KW
Technology and advanced websites, searching for properties that are active on
the MLS is a breeze. Now you can search 24/7, save properties to your profile
to view later and schedule showings with me so you can see these properties in
person. My job is to make the real estate buying process that much simpler and
as a real estate associate of Keller Williams Realty, we are doing just
that.
Our company prides ourselves in staying on the
cutting edge of technology and if you select me as your real estate agent, you
will receive all of this and more. You could never find a more dedicated,
energetic, or focused agent to represent you. Please give me a call for a no
obligation assessment of your needs!