10 Things To Expect From Your Real Estate Agent

When Buying A Home

HONESTYThe first thing you want to think of when you are planning to buy a house is buyer's agent who is honest and believes in full disclosure.

COMMUNICATIONIts extremely important that you choose an agent who communicates with you frequently. They should be informing you when a new listing arrives and let you know about the plus and minuses of the newly listed property to help you take an educated decission

CONNECTIONSQuite a few personals are involved in a home buying- such as mortgage consultants, home inspectors, structural engineers,

attorneys… Your agent should have quality business connections for a smooth buying process.

USE OFUP-TO-DATE

TECHNOLOGYThe evolution technology is a blessing for Real estate

industry. You can now view, compare and buy properties with just one click. Make sure that your agent is up to date with the technologies and so you are not missing

out any options.

PROVEN TRACK RECORD

When buying a new home, make sure that your agent has a proven track record and a good sales history.

Someone with very few sales during last couple of years may not be in sync with the new market and style.

PROFESSIONALISM

When buying a home, it’s important that your buyers agent is a professional who respect your time, visions and budget.

LOCAL MARKET KNOWLEDGE

To determine the value of a property, one has to be familiar with the local real estate market. a buyers agent who has sold several homes within the local market is going to be able to recommend a price that is likely to be more accurate than an agent who has never sold a

home in the local market.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE LOCAL RULES, REGULATIONS, & REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

You should expect your real estate agent has a thorough knowledge of the Rules and

regulations specific to the place and various documents that may be required.

NEGOTIATION SKILLS & REPUTATION

Your agent should be able to strongly negotiate and should have a stronger personality at the same time to make sure

that you get more for what you spend.

AVAILABILITYA perfect agent is no good if he/she cannot devote enough time to you. At the same time you should also find some to time to spend with your agent to discuss about the property and the deal.

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