for your property.
Similarly, if you choose a real estate agent who’s also a member of the National Association of Realtors® - one who can legally call him or herself a Realtor®, it will be a bonus. However, ensure they have credentials that are relevant to your need(s).
RESEARCH LICENSING
Your state will have a licensing board for all active real estate 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 Zillow-verified testimonials for references. A good agent will do so, while a bad agent will give you excuses and essentially shoot the request down. Having an agent represent you in your home sale benefits you. Agents negotiate from a different vantage. Unlike most buyers and sellers, they can distance themselves from the emotional side of the transaction. Agents are more proficient in negotiating because conducting negotiations is a regular part of their professional work and because they are skilled by frequent practice. After all, it’s part of the real estate agent’s job description and training. Good agents are not simply go-between messengers who are delivering buyers’ offers to sellers and carrying counteroffers
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