In the search for million dollar homes, first time buyers often vacillate between a zealous pursuit of luxury real estate and an apathetic display of boredom. The high price tag of some homes can engender anticipatory feelings of dread for the upcoming drop in your checking account balance, and one way to mitigate this is by making an offer on a foreclosure. Six in ten buyers believe this is a pragmatic solution for buying an expensive property. A minority of buyers (13%) who are trying to defray costs move into a multi-generational home to care for aging parents and to have extra room for adult children who are living with their parents.
Working with a Realtor can help buyers abstain from prodigal habits that can result in a precipitate decision to buy a home. Knowledge of buying and selling real estate is highly complex and opaque, and websites often take advantage of gullible buyers by providing equivocal, misleading advice. The only way to corroborate internet resources is by consulting with an expert, but with so many real estate agents, it can be hard to sort the capricious, unreliable ones from the erudite professionals. Keep reading for some tips on how to find the best Realtors with a fervid desire to satisfy clients.
1. Talk to friends and neighbors
If you don’t know anyone in the area, you can ask a prospective Realtor for a list of past clients. Talking candidly to people your agent has worked with is important to ensure that they have a record of successfully bringing together buyers and sellers.
2. Confirm the Realtor’s license
Investment property tyros are not qualified to sell homes because real estate agents must abide by stringent licensing requirements. You can verify the agent’s qualifications by entering their name online and searching for an associated license, which is usually issued by the state.
3. Interview several candidates
Personality is key when choosing a Realtor. Whether you’re looking for a fast paced, loquacious Realtor or you prefer someone who conducts himself with propriety, the best way to find a good match is by meeting with a few of your top choices.
4. Review their current listings
Not everyone has the talent and skills required for listing a property, and you should go over your agent’s active listings to be sure they come up as top search results. You should also take note of the types of homes that are listed to determine if your Realtor is qualified to find million dollar homes.
5. Find a local Realtor
The most experienced Realtors usually proximal to the homes they buy and sell. Having an intimate and personal connection to the neighborhood leads to more connections and a better understanding of the market, which translates to better deals for clients.
6. Choose an experienced agent
Young, fledgling Realtors at the outset of their careers usually start out with lower priced homes, and only the most qualified agents make it to the top and facilitate sales of million dollar homes. When it comes to buying and selling luxury real estate, nothing can beat on-the-job experience.
7. Pick someone who works closely with clients
If you want to be actively involved in finding your dream home, choose a real estate agent who keeps clients updated during the process. A good Realtor will listen to clients’ feedback and redirect their search for property accordingly. See this link for more references.
