Realtors® and agents, which you can easily access. You will also be able to see their information, disciplinary actions, complaints, or any other information that you’ll need to help influence your decision — especially since most of the information is now posted online. DO THEY HAVE ANY VERIFIED TES VE ANY VERIFIED TESTIMONIALS FROM RECENT CLIENTS? Ask the agent to show you a list of sales they’ve made in the past year and some Google, Realtor.com, or other verified testimonials for references. A good agent will do so, while a bad agent will give you excuses and essentially shoot the request down.
GIVE THE “WHAT ELSE” TEST
When you show interest in a property a good agent will suggest they do some research to show you "comps" - all the other properties for sale or that have recently sold in the area. Also, a good agent always does their research regarding the events and trends in the current market, and strategies for taking advantage of those trends. In short, you want an agent who’s an expert on the current market, and someone who always stays on top of things.
RESEARCH THEIR BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Learning the type of market presence that a real estate agent has is the best way to figure them out. Ideally, you’re going to want an agent who has been in the real estate arena for at least five years, specializes in one or two real estate markets, and understands which types of homes and amenities are available within your price range.
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