Tips to Choose a Great Realtor

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Finding someone you trust to help you through the process of buying or selling a home is very important. Here are some qualities you’ll find in a great realtor in College Station, TX. 

Pick a Winner

A hard-working, go-getter of an agent is good, which is why it´s a great idea to meet realtors out in their working environment, and not in their offices. A good realtor doesn´t spend much time sitting behind a desk.

Select a Realtor with the Right Credentials

Local knowledge is particularly critical - especially in Brazos Valley, TX. A knowledgeable agent is one of the most important components when buying a home especially if it’s your first time. They should have experience and should be able to guide you through the complexities of the process including lender info that you will have to provide. The loan process has become much more demanding and complex in recent years.

While all realtors are versed in the law relating to real estate, not all of them communicate well. Find a realtor that will answer your questions and help you understand the process. A realtor that is aloof may not be a realtor for very long. Experienced realtors communicate well.

Make sure you work with a licensed realtor. All realtors have to go through extensive training and testing in order to work in their field. Other people may say they can help you through the process, but that doesn’t make them qualified.

Also, find a realtor that has experience in the kind of transaction you’re looking for. Whether it’s renting, buying, or selling, choosing an experienced realtor to help you is the best idea. Everyone has to start somewhere, but that doesn’t mean they have to start with your sale.

Do your Homework
Does your realtor have an online presence? Do they list houses online? If not, this might not be the best agent for you. In this computer age, home listings should be available electronically.

Take a Look at Current Listings

When listing in today's market, all listings from small to big should have professional looking photos - this is the first sign of a professional realtor who understands today's market. Nowadays almost all potential buyers begin the search for a new home online, typically at one of the major real estate websites like realtor.com, Zillow, and Trulia.

Market analysis has shown that the average user spends a total of 26 minutes browsing Realtor.com, with the majority of that time spent looking through listing photos. Such behavior has made it possible or a buyer to sift through tens, if not hundreds of listings each time they visit a site. Having that in mind, it should be obvious that a strong, professional photo presence draws more viewers, which in turn translates to more showings when compared to listings without professional photography.

An agent doesn´t have to be a photographer but should be able to know the difference between a good photo and a not so good (or downright bad) photo, avoiding using poor quality images in his/her listings.