Any ratings source for a realtors for home buying ?
Posted on April 11th, 2011 by admin
I am trying to buy a house and would like to choose a realtor. what options should I consider in choosing a realtor. I have no friends who are realtors. I have a few recommendations. But how would I narrow the ONE. Are there websites that rate the realtors? Like CNEt for electronics or rate my professors for professors, are there any websites with the realestate agent reviews or rating. Any tips in helping choose a realtor is greatly appreciated.
I am looking for one in grand rapids michigan.
There are no sites that rate realtors.
I would pick a realtor and use them a day BEFORE you sign a buyer broker agreement. OR sign the buyer agreement for a one day period only.
Treat the one day they take you out as a job interview. Did they ask you questions about what you want in a home, area, price, etc. And then did they show you want you wanted and explain the questions you had.
April 11th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
I am not aware of a review site for real estate professionals. Recommendations from friends and family are a great way to go for selecting a Realtor but you may also want to take the time to meet with and interview them. Make sure the person you select really understands what you are looking for. Once you narrow it down, have the one you select show you three homes. If she/he misses the mark for what you’re looking for, it’s not too late to select another one.
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April 11th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
There are no sites that rate realtors.
I would pick a realtor and use them a day BEFORE you sign a buyer broker agreement. OR sign the buyer agreement for a one day period only.
Treat the one day they take you out as a job interview. Did they ask you questions about what you want in a home, area, price, etc. And then did they show you want you wanted and explain the questions you had.
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April 11th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
As a Realtor I do not know of any rating sites myself. For tips I would probably get one somewhat active (full time) that has been around for 10 years or more. Family or friends are usually a conflict.
Given real estate is Local- find one that knows the area you want to live in or like. Visit some open houses on the weekend. Does not cost you anything and you can push buttons there. A local Realtor will know the qwerks of each local neighborhood, school info, crime etc..
One test I would do is ask where such and such elementary school is compared with another. If they can pin point something like this or similar question and give good info without saying let me get back to you on that then they know the market. Also a good active Realtor previews a minimum of 5-10 homes a week. The word here is pro active instead of reactive.
Good Luck
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I’m a RE Broker