Choosing A Real Estate Agent
As when buying a home, a real estate agent can be an indispensable resource when selling a home. An agent:
- can give you up-to-date information regarding pricing in the current market and guide you in determining your listing price.
- has information about the terms and conditions of competing properties, and information about the housing market in general.
- will market your property to other real estate agents, as well as to the public, and will know the best way to go about doing this in your area.
- acts as a buffer between you and potential buyers.
- can help you objectively evaluate buyer proposals and negotiate the final agreement.
- does the paper work for you. All you have to do is sign!
- assists you with the closing process to make sure that everything goes smoothly.
Choosing a real estate agent should be something you undertake only after you have done some research. After all, this person is going to help you make one of the most costly decisions of your life, so take some time to make the best decision you can. Whether you are buying or selling a home, you need an agent who you can comfortably work with and who will do the most capable job for you.
Choosing a Realtor®
- Talk to family and friends. Get the names of real estate agents who are known and trusted.
- Check local listings to learn which realtors represent properties like the one you wish to sell or buy. Some real estate agents specialize in condos. Some specialize in high end properties or helping first time buyers.
- Make appointments with three real estate agents. Let them know your goals in terms of budget and time frame. These appointments will help you to learn more about the personality of each real estate agent as well as how comfortable you are with them.
Selling a Home on Canaterra™
- Customized listings - show a floor plan, upload a video, note Open House times and much, much more! Links back to the Realtor by phone number, email, and website links.
- Listings show on the 'Classic' online site, the 'Mobile' web site and the Canaterra iPhone App.
- each listing pushes information to a texting feature - included!
- Easy for new home buyers to Search for your listing with a choice of Quick, Map, and by Keyword in the Advanced Search!
- Reasonable pricing! Listings are updated and managed by you or your agent and are up immediately!
