Cynthia Szoradi

Push to Talk

Choosing Your Realtor

Your choice of realtor has a major effect on the ability for you to buy the right home at the right price. That’s why it’s extremely important to pick a realtor that feels comfortable to you. If you don't feel like you’re in control or that you can ask questions freely, you have the wrong realtor. A good realtor offers far more than mere recommendations. Backed with thorough research, he or she should provide detailed information about recent sales, current listings and recent expired listings in your neighborhood. As well, an experienced realtor should have solid relationships with a network of other helpful professionals that can assist you with services ranging from mortgages and home inspections to moving and possible legal issues.

A local realtor is your best bet. Look for a realtor that has the tenacity and dedication to search for the right property and ‘scoop’ the competition on new listings. Your realtor should speak from experience in the market rather than one that simply expresses what they think you want to hear. Friends and acquaintances may be able to provide valuable recommendations for realtors. Take their advice seriously, as it may serve as a reliable first-person testimonial. Ultimately, the final decision is yours. Ask potential realtors for references. He or she should always be willing to provide the names of previous clients.

When deciding on a realtor, it is important to ask questions. What will the realtor do to help you find the right home? What kind of company backing and support does he or she have? Whatever you decide, do not take the selection of your realtor lightly. The right realtor can make the difference between a smooth transaction and total debacle.