When I purchased my first home it was the most accomplished and filling emotion I’ve ever felt. I’ve since purchased 2 other properties and let me tell you, I got the same high every time. The process of buying and selling real estate can be enjoyable, you just need the right real estate professional in your corner.
I truly believe that finding the right real estate professional for you is the most important piece of the process. The top real estate agent in the city or the one your friend used, news flash, might not be the right one for you. Don’t be afraid to do your own research, read reviews, creep their social media and conduct interviews before making your decision. Remember, this is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. Don’t you want someone who is going to be the perfect fit for you?
5 Tricks of The Trade:
- The right real estate professional will not only be knowledgeable about real estate, but they will feel the need to get to know you on a personal level. They will ask you several questions initially as well as along the way to really figure out what your wants and needs are in a property.
- They won’t BS you. If they don’t know the answer to something, believe it or not that’s a thing, they will tell you and find someone who does or does the necessary research to get you the answers you need.
- They will have contacts to refer you to the appropriate professionals i.e., a mortgage broker, inspectors, and tradespeople.
- They won’t always tell you what you want to hear. Sometimes the truth hurts and being told you can’t afford a property or hearing the hard facts might save you from making a purchase that you will regret in the future
- But most of all, the right real estate professional for you will make you feel a sense of comfort and you’ll feel confident that they are going to help you make the right decisions and guide you through the transaction in a stress-free manner.