CHAPTER19 How to Hire a Fantastic Agent antastic Agent
By now, it’s plain to see why it’s so important to work with a real estate agent throughout the home-selling and home-buying process. I definitely recommend hiring an agent — but the right agent. You need an agent who is professional, qualified, experienced, a skilled negotiator, a fantastic resource, someone who is your advocate, and someone who will skillfully and confidently guide you through every step during the downsizing process. This way, you can have as comfortable and stress-free experience as possible, and move into your new home that will better suit your needs as you look forward to enjoying the next exciting season of your life. There are several ways to find a good real estate agent, for selling your home and for buying a new one. It can be helpful if you get personal recommendations from friends and colleagues — although don’t rely on this alone. As long as your do your research, it isn’t too difficult to find a local real estate agent — after all, you’ll notice their faces and contact information plastered onto sponsored public benches, buses, and yard signs, not to mention direct mail brochures or postcards as well as online ads. However, it’s a bit more difficult to take the time to find the right agent for you as you go through the process of downsizing. Here are some top tips that you can follow to help you find a great agent:
TIP #1: CONTACT AND INTER CT AND INTERVIEW
You need to start this process by actually contacting an agent. You can do this several ways, but a simple phone call often works best, and is the most comfortable option for many people in this stage
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