What Should You be Looking for in a Realtor When Buying a Home?

Hiring a good real estate agent is one of the most important steps taken by future homebuyers. It is essential that you find the right agent to get the job done. Here at Apex, we work with some of the best real estate agents in the area and can help find the right one for you!Finding someone you not only trust, but also someone with whom you are confident will find the right home for you and your family for the best price can seem overwhelming. Here are some important things to keep in mind when searching for a realtor.

• Reliability:

A real estate agent should first and foremost be someone that is reliable. They should be able to answer any of your questions and be easily contacted. Many real estate agents have very busy schedules, so it is important that they are able to manage their time well. Make sure you do your research on the agent and see whether or not they have any complaints written about them online.

• Licensed

While this may seem like a no-brainer, it is crucial to make sure you are working with a member of the National Association of Realtors.

• Knowledgeable

When looking for a real estate agent, make sure you are looking for someone who knows the ins and outs of the neighborhood(s) or town(s) you are looking to buy in. Your real estate agent should be very knowledgeable about your desired area(s), meaning that they previously closed on multiple homes nearby and can tell you everything you need to know about what the community has to offer to residents. Your agent should know the ins and outs of the market trends in your designated area such as average sale prices, and average time homes spend on the market. These are questions they should easily be able to answer.

• Success

If you’re selling your current home, it is important that you work with a successful real estate agent in order to maximize the sale price of your home. You will want to look at how many sales your agent has completed and how much above or below asking price they have closed deals on. You should also see how much time it usually takes the agent to get buyers into their homes.

Most importantly, your agent should be someone you are not only comfortable with, but someone you can trust will put your interests ahead of their own and get you and your family into the home of your dreams.