Five Things Your Real Estate Agent May Ask You

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When you hire a real estate agent to help you find a home in the College Station, TX area, he or she will need to know certain things to help you get exactly what you want. Giving a clear, concise and honest answers to these questions will help the agent better serve you. Not only will you have a greater chance of finding a new home you love, but you will not waste anyone's time by viewing unsuitable open houses or driving around to properties that do not match your criteria.

What is your budget?

One of the most essential things to reveal to your real estate agent is how much money you want and are able to spend on a new College Station or Bryan home. A quality agent will show you properties in your price range and not attempt to push you to more expensive ones in order to gain commission. Be honest about how much you want to spend, how much you can afford and how much you can actually get an approved mortgage for.

Are you working only with real estate agent representation?

This question basically asks if you are looking at homes on your own as well as viewing the ones your real estate agent shows you. It is important for your agent to know so they do not overlap on viewed properties or offers made. For example, if you go to an open house on your own, that open house agent should respect the boundaries of the buyer's agent you are working with.

Do you have specific neighborhoods or areas in mind?

Many people moving to an area research the different neighborhoods, townships and school districts before looking for a home. Giving this information to your real estate agent will help them narrow down the potential properties the suit your needs. If you do not already have neighborhoods of interest, share the criteria for the neighborhood with the real estate agent: top schools, demographics crime statistics, etc.

What non-negotiable criteria does your future home require?

This covers the basics of what you and your family want to have in your home and yard. Specifics may include how many bedrooms, how many bathrooms, what size yard or property, whether there is a pool, a fence or outbuildings, how large a garage is needed, what type of utilities it uses and any other particulars that are non-negotiable.

When do you want to move to a new home and how long have you been looking?

A real estate agent needs to know how keen you are to make offers on the properties she shows you. There are many people who just like to look at different homes with no urgent intention to move or buy. Although a real estate agent is hired to serve you, and is not considerate or fair waste your time. The honest about when you would like to move and how long you have been looking so the agent can plan accordingly.

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