• RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert) Certification for real estate professionals who want to sharpen their negotiation and client advocacy skills; • SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Completed training aimed at helping buyers and sellers in the 50-plus age range; • ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative) Designees advocate for homebuyers and are recognized as distinguished agents in the industry. The designation program establishes a foundation of training, skills, and resources to help real estate professional succeed as a buyer’s representative. As mentioned above, a real estate agent can also be a Realtor®, which means they are an official member of the NAR®.
TIP #4. REACH OUT TO RECENT CLIENT O RECENT CLIENTS
Both fantastic and not-so-fantastic real estate agents alike will get their fair share of reviews and feedback; however, not all will have recommendations or referrals. You need to look into the latter. Research them yourself, or ask the agent to provide a list of what they have listed and sold within the past year, with contact information. Contact the reviewers, if possible, so you can get a better picture of the agent — especially how they work. Ask the reviewers about their particular experience working with the agent, and what you can expert. Further, ask about the original listing price of a home compared with the end sale price. The above tips will help you find the perfect agent to help you navigate the home-selling, home-search, and home-buying processes while you downsize. Soon you’ll be on your way to gaining the advantage in the overall downsizing process.
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