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You can also look for reviews online; Realtor.com is a great place to start. And remember, you’re not just looking for positive responses. You want to make sure the agent’s got a significant online presence and, of course, specializes in selling expired listings. You should also check out the licensing authority in your state. You want an agent who’s licensed, has a good track record, and has been in the business a while. There are a few different credentials to keep an eye out for, too: • CRS®: This stands for Certified Residential Specialist. An agent with this certification went through extra training to learn how to work with residential real estate. • ABR®: This is an abbreviation for Accredited Buyer’s Representative. In this case, the agent’s extra training was in how to represent buyers during a real estate transaction. • SRES®: This acronym means an agent is a Seniors Real Estate Agent. They are specifically trained to help both buyers and sellers ages 50 and older. In addition, if your research shows an agent is a Realtor™ (capital R), they’re a National Association of Realtors® member. The advantage of this is that they’re held to a specific code of ethics and standards, which can definitely be reassuring when you're making such a major life decision!
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