If the question ‘how to find a Realtor’ has crossed your mind, you’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re a first time home buyer or an empty nester looking to downsize and sell your family home, it’s crucial that you find the Realtor that’s just right for you! Navigating the real estate waters can be complex and daunting, but you don’t have to go it alone.
Here are 5 tips on how to find the perfect Realtor:
Build A Well-Rounded List
This is the key jumping-off point in your search for the perfect Realtor. Do a Google search, pick up a real estate listings guide from a local business, get referrals from your friends, neighbours and colleagues. Once you have a few names to choose from you can start doing your research.
Visit An Open House
Before reaching out to book an initial meeting with prospective agents, we highly recommend visiting their website to see if they have any local open houses coming up that you can drop into. By visiting an open house that they are hosting you will get a true first impression of them in a neutral environment.
Do Your Due Diligence
It’s time to embrace your inner detective. We can’t stress this enough…do your research. Ask your potential Realtor for references and actually call them. Trust us, you’ll be able to tell if someone genuinely had a good experience or if the reference was fake. If they have for sale signs up in your neighbourhood, keep track of when they go up and come down. Let the results speak for themselves. The agent who is the best might not be the one with the most signs, but rather the one with signs that turnover the fastest.
They Talk To You, Not Over You
A real estate transaction can be the largest purchase of your life and you need to be armed with all the facts in order to get it right. When you begin meeting with potential agents, ask them as many questions as you need in order to feel confident in your decisions.
The ideal agent is someone who cuts through the noise, listens to you, delivers on exactly what your needs are, and explains all aspects of the transaction in a way that you understand. You wouldn’t accept a doctor talking to you in terms you don’t know and your Realtor shouldn’t be any different.
Go With Your Gut
Lastly, the phrase “when you know, you know” comes to mind here. Whether you’ve met with multiple different agents or stopped searching after the first one, we’re strong believers in going with your gut to make the right choice. You may have two agents with amazing references and proven results, but one just resonates with you more than the other. Making a connection with your Realtor will ensure that your transaction in memorable and positive.
When it comes to the Durham Region real estate market, not all Realtors are created equal. We are committed to exceeding your expectations with the best possible service through our passion, vision, and integrity! Are you ready to start your journey? Let us start the process of winning you over today!