Tech-Savvy: Is the agent familiar with the latest technology for marketing homes, including a website, social media, user- friendly home-search options, and high-quality online presentations, etc.? Is the agent on top of online research? You might not be familiar with selling and buying a home using the Internet, as times have changed, so you definitely want your agent to be tech-savvy to guide you through the process. Tenacious: How is the agent’s work ethic? Successful agents are efficient and take advantage of any time-saving tools that help you.
TIP #2: FIND AN AGENT WITH LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
As I mentioned, a good real estate agent must be knowledgeable—and this includes familiarity with the area where you live and where you’d like to move. They should know about the neighborhood, the pros and cons, and 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
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