That being said, referrals and recommendations are a great place to start. Talk to people you know who have had excellent experiences in selling their homes. You can also look online. Find out who has a strong online presence, both in real estate sites and forums as well as through social media. Read reviews and recommendations. Do some background research. Find out their area of specialization and whether that meets your needs. Then check with the state’s regulatory body/licensing authority; they can provide you with information on whether an agent is licensed or not, which agents are up-to-date on their continuing education requirements, as well as other important information like their disciplinary and award-winning track record. If your agent is a Realtor®, with a capital R, that means that they are a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and have pledged to support its specific code of ethics. Realtors® are held to a higher standard and can face large fines and disciplinary action for violating the rules and standards of NAR.
CHOOSING A REAL ES G A REAL ESTATE AGENT: WHAT TO ASK
Now you’ve found a few potential Realtors® whom you think might be right for you. But how do you decide? By interviewing them and asking the right questions, as well as avoiding certain mistakes. Pay attention to their answers. Anything that seems “off ” is a red flag. Interviewing prospective agents is necessary before signing any contracts or other paperwork.
Ask the agent if they are professionally familiar with your home’s
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