and where you’d like to move. They should know about the neighborhood, the pros and cons, and about other properties that have recently sold and/or are currently for sale. It’s a bonus if the agent knows specific details about each property on the market, which proves that they’re on top of the market, something that will definitely help you out.
TIP #3: CHOOSE AN AGENT WITH THE RIGHT CREDENTIALS
Credentials are extremely important. Think about it for a minute. Would you hire an electrician without checking their credentials and qualifications? What about a doctor? They have their credentials and qualifications displayed on walls for patients to view in plain sight. The same goes for real estate agents. You need to ensure your potential agent possesses the licenses and certifications required for them to actually work as a qualified real estate agent. Some agents do get additional specialized training. Some common designations include the following: • SRS (Seller Representative Specialist) Designees represent a global community of REALTORS® who use their advanced training and expertise to go above and beyond their client’s expectations; • HFR (Home Finance Resource) Certification designed to teach REALTORS® how to explain key pieces of the loan origination process to clients and confidently answer questions about mortgage options; • PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) Enhanced skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values;
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