Finding a Realtor

By: Phonicia Palmer

If you know your situation, have an idea of what you want for a home. Know what you need, want, and what you do not want.  You do not want to be the only one that knows.  Finding the right realtor will help you to improve your chances of getting exactly what you want and finding the best deals that are in the market.  If you are not sure what to look for, then I can tell you a few general guidelines to find the perfect match for your needs. 

One of the easiest ways to make sure that you are getting involved with the right person is to do your research.  Most likely, realtors will all have a reputation about how well their services are and what they were able to do for others.  By looking into Internet sources or by asking other people, you can start out to find the right person and to eliminate some potential problems with realtors who are not looking out for your best interests. 

You do not just have to look at realtors from what others are saying, you can also look at how they have their services set up.  For sellers, the most important part of this is determining the commission that they will receive.  This will make a difference on how much you end up selling your home for.  You will also want to look at credentials and how long they have worked in the area.  The more that they know, the more they will be able to help you. 

If you have never had a realtor before, you will want to know standard procedures for how they are supposed to approach you with the business.  Make sure that the realtor you choose is going to listen to what you want and need and does not try to take advantage of what you do not know.  You will usually be able to tell where a realtor stands with your business by how they respond to your questions and needs with the first phone call.  Every realtor has their own personal touch to showing homes.  If you are not comfortable with how they are proceeding, it is best to not use them. Whether the home is your 1st or 50th, finding the right realtor to help is a huge key to walking into what you want.  It is through the realtor that you will have the easiest time with making negotiations, communicating with the others involved, and finding exactly what you want.  Always make sure that your realtor knows that your home is where the heart is.