How to find and choose a real estate agent

[JBROOKS7321]

Choosing a real estate agent can be a very difficult .

[maryvlockman]

A trusted Realtor has their worth as priceless to the lucky and smart client who took the time to pick someone who never thinks on closing, rather on service and helping. So ask what motivates you to be a REALTOR. There are good and bad profressionals in every industry but to have the opinion that a REALTOR would ever pick a lousy home inspector for their buyer is saying REALTORS break the laws. IT is the LAW of Agency that would prohibit such a notion and you are sending out the wrong message

[jvolstad]

@maryvlockman Let me guess.  You are a Realtor.

[jvolstad]

Honest Realtors? What is that?

[ginnylee777]

Google Ginny Lee and Google will show you the BEST!

[RedSarcov]

Don't use a real estate agent, there too much money and all they do is talk.

All you need is a lawyer and the motivation to put a couple signs up.

[playmovingpictures]

pretty basic tips, what do we learn here?

[EOKA74]

lysis-estate.gr

[cmnutube]

Effing lesbians!

[GearRocks]

@cmnutube

PROVE IT.

[3089280288]

Here's how you choose a broker: line them up agianst a wall, point your shot gun at them and whoever does not run is the one you pick.

Ha,ha, ha

[sonoramariah]

I have been licensed for a year - a home stager 14 a general contractor 23 years. My listings are all staged and sell quickly for close to asking. Do not base your choice on years as an agent Do they truly understand and/or bring in a stager? Do they show up in an internet search and where? How do they market - plunk a sign in the yard and put on MLS Times have changed in real estate and many of those long time agents are getting left behind because they are not changing.

[unpetitcrapaud]

Pitiful. and typical moore:  take a serious issue and make buffonnery out of it.

[Beingreal40]

Contingencies are Blah. Is there a airport near buy? Duh. Look out the window. I am a general contractor, so try to mention any knowledge a realtor would be able to provide unless it was a white lie to make the sale. The only benefit to a realtor is access to MLS listings. Even then I would'nt care about missing out on a so called deal if I can save $30,000 in comm. by dealing with a FSBO. Hair and makeup plus white lies and lies is all you get.

[agentwade07]

I think you may be over stating the number of years required to gain a good amount of experience. I am a Realtor, licensed for a little over 2 years. Prior to licensing I worked as a full time transaction coordinator for three very busy agents. I gained more knowledge prior to being licensed and in the last two years than most agents would in the 8+ years you've specified. You can be a broker after just 3 years and to be in touch with the current market, only the last 3 years apply..

[Beingreal40]

Yes agents and lenders are going to attack my comment.

Agents wont lower their commision. They'll say their broker wont allow them.

It's way better to have your bank reject your loan than dealing with a broker that will seek out any program just make them money.

Real estate agents justify there hard work between Oprah commercials.

Lenders justify there hard work between long lunches.

There's nothing they can do that you can't!

It's your money. It's your life. It's your note!

[agentwade07]

You are simply miss informed about Realtors and how they work. You may be considering the market research and home search. With the internet, most buyers can do a lot of their own research but have no clue about what goes in during the transaction. The bulk of a Realtors Job is to facilitate the transaction and get you through your contingencies and a smooth closing while protecting your best interest.

[OlatheKSHomes]

Absolutely! Great information for buyers & sellers!