Tips For Interviewing a Real Estate Agent
A Realtor works for you; he is your employee. As with any job, employees can expect to be interviewed before being hired and the same is true for a real estate agent. You have a choice and should consider carefully who wants to help you find your new home. Why take this step? Aren’t they all the same, because they want to make a commission which means putting you in a house? Why bother meeting with several before deciding on one? Isn’t it just a waste of time? Actually, just the opposite is true. Interviewing several people and carefully considering each one can end up saving time and make the house-hunting process less stressful.
First, you need to decide, who you want to interview. Ask for referrals from friends and family. Talk to your bank and see if there is a company or agent they recommend. If you are moving to a brand new place and don’t know anyone, do some online research. Just by checking out a personal or company web page, you can tell a lot about a person. The types and price range of homes he typically sells. There may be a personal statement or bio to give you more insight into his personality and experience.
Here are a few questions to ask, when conducting your Realtor interviews:
* What is his experience in real estate? This includes, since how long he has been licensed and how long he has been working in the particular area you are shopping. read more…
