How to Find the Right Realtor Easily
It can be difficult to find the right Realtor. A Real Estate Agent Consultation is a great way to find a Realtor and is an important first step when you decide to buy or sell a home. According to the PA Association of Realtors, 89% of buyers who purchased a home in 2019 did so with the help of a real estate agent or broker, and 89% of sellers worked with an agent to assist with the sale of their home.
Is working with an agent right for me?
A Real Estate Agent consultation will help you find the right Realtor and determine if a particular agent is a good fit for you. Oftentimes, buyers and sellers rely on referrals from friends and family when trying to find a Realtor. However, just because a Realtor was right for your friend or family member, you shouldn’t assume that the same agent is best for you.
Is the agent a good fit?
A consultation with a Realtor will help you get to know the agent. Also, the agent will also have the opportunity to get to know you. During the Consultation, the Realtor will ask questions to get a better understanding of your needs. Understanding the needs of the buyer or seller is essential to helping a client reach their real estate goals. Learning more about one’s family, neighborhoods of interest, hobbies, and mode of transportation will help the Realtor better identify properties that meet their needs.
Do I believe this agent can provide the service I am looking for?
As you are trying to find a Realtor, make sure that you choose someone that you are confident in. Your Realtor will play a large part in helping you make one of the largest purchases of your lifetime. Your Realtor will be responsible for answering your questions, handling the paperwork, explaining the process to you, as well as the negotiations on your behalf. Your Realtor will serve as your personal representative and be your voice throughout the transaction.
Your Realtor should also be someone that can meet your needs. Maybe your days are typically jam-packed with things to do, so you will need to find a Realtor that is able to accommodate your ever-changing or chaotic schedule. If the Realtor’s schedule conflicts with your availability, you may experience issues with scheduling home tours and the ability to connect with your agent during times that are good for you.
Is the agent trustworthy?
It is equally important that you find a Realtor you can trust. Your Realtor is required to keep your information confidential and you may need to provide personal information regarding your finances, debt, and personal circumstances. It’s important that you find a Realtor that you are comfortable with and that you feel is trustworthy.
Is this someone I can get along with?
Another thing to consider when trying to find the right Realtor is whether or not there is a personality match. If you find an agent that doesn’t mesh well with you, find an agent that does. Finding or selling a home can be stressful so it’s important that you work with someone that you like and can get along with.
Is the agent familiar with the area where I am looking to buy or sell?
Is the Realtor familiar with the local market? If you are looking to buy or sell a home, regardless of where the property is located whether it be in the Greater Pittsburgh area, or someplace else, make sure that the Realtor you choose has knowledge of the local market. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in an area that the Realtor is unfamiliar with it may be worth finding a Realtor that is.
My goal as a Realtor serving the Greater Pittsburgh area is to provide education to home buyers and sellers before, during, and after the real estate transaction is complete. During the consultation, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions so you can better understand the process of buying or selling a home. You will also receive information on what’s happening within the current market area. The agent you choose should provide you with information on how the current market may affect you as a buyer or seller. You will also discuss your budget and the criteria for homes that meet your needs.
Finding a Realtor and putting a plan in place before you start the process for buying or selling will help alleviate some of the stress involved in the process. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Greater Pittsburgh area, I offer easy, flexible scheduling options for you to arrange your FREE, NO-OBLIGATION consultation.
