| If you are selling your home, a realtor can help you set a realistic selling price, pre-qualify potential buyers and help negotiate the best price for your home. First-time home buyers or those selling upper-bracket properties will want to look for an agent who has direct experience in your market. Experience is not always best measured by years. How active and successful they have been in the last 12 months is a better measure.
If you are selling your home, look for a realtor who is familiar with your neighborhood. Your realtor should be able to prepare a detailed competitive market analysis which compares your home with others in the neighborhood that have been listed for sale or have sold in recent months. When dealing with potential buyers, your realtor should also be able to point out the benefits your community offers, including nearby schools, shopping areas, local services and facilities, and community organizations. Do not hesitate to ask for a list of references. Client testimonials can be the key to finding a realtor who can provide the level of service you want and need. While many may recommend working with experienced realtors, new agents can provide equally professional service. For new agents, it often depends on the training and support they receive from their broker, as well as the kinds of marketing resources available through their firm. If you are selling your home, ask for the number of homes the realtor has sold in the last three months and ways he or she will market your home.
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