How to Pick a Realtor You'll Love
If you are looking for a new home or planning to sell an existing property, one of the most crucial things you can do to ensure a smooth, happy and profitable transition is to choose the right realtor.
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My husband and I just closed on our home two weeks ago! It was an incredibly long, drawn out (and at times, beyond frustrating) process. There were so many circumstances that were completely out of our control, but working with an excellent agent made us feel taken care of and secure during all the difficulties. Here's a quick shout out to Gabrielle Pitz of Christina Pitz & Associates at Coldwell Banker Sea Coast. She was incredible to work with! She knew exactly what we wanted and needed, she fought for us during the difficulties of buying a foreclosure owned by an impossible bank to work with and remained kind and optimistic up to the closing table!
Based on our experience, these are the top qualities to look for when choosing an agent:
Personality - The agent and buyer business relationship will be so much more enjoyable if you work with someone who is personable, optimistic and easy to get along with.
Experience/knowledge - There are innumerable things that can happen in a real estate transaction, both good and bad, and working with someone who understands all the ins and outs of contracts, financing, timing, inspections, etc... can have a huge payoff and save you a ton of time, stress and money!
Commitment - There is nothing more valuable than working with someone who is committed to you, always being on your side regardless of circumstances and working for your benefit at all times. The right realtor will make you feel like he or she is working for you at all hours of the day, even if you aren't in communication. he or she will create a sense of security for you!
Assertiveness - It pays big time to work with someone who wont be walked on and who isn't afraid to fight for you. As Maria said in The Sound of Music, "I will be firm but kind."
Here is a great article from Zillow to check out written by real estate expert, Brendon DeSimone! How to Find and Keep a Real Estate Agent You'll Love