Hiring The Right REALTOR® For You

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Is your REALTOR® committed and market-savvy?
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Are you a licensed REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®?
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Do you work full-time as a REALTOR®?
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How well do you know my target neighborhoods and their property values?
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Can you provide me with a detailed analysis of recent sales, pendings and listings in my chosen neighborhoods?
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How do you stay up-to-date with market trends? Can you explain how the current market affects my decision to purchase?
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What online tools does your website offer to help make my home search easy?
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How, and how often, will you keep me up-to-date with new listings, price-changes, and solds?
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How do you evaluate listings to ensure the homes we visit will meet my criteria?
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What systems do you have in place that will keep you in constant contact with me during the search process and throughout my transaction?
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Can you please provide references from past clients?

Does your REALTOR® work for a reputable company with demonstrated performance in the region?


When a REALTOR® is supported by a broker with proven expertise, services, and tools, he/she can dedicate more personal time and resources to serving you in a successful transaction.

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How long has your broker been in business in this region?
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What is your broker’s track-record for success? What is their market-share and regional ranking?
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How many agents are there in your company and how will your broker alert you of new company listings before they are released to other brokers?
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How many people visit your broker’s website?
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What tools does your broker’s website provide to me, as a buyer, to help me find a home?
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Can your broker provide me with reliable and up-to-date community information (e.g.: population statistics and school test results) for my targeted neighborhoods?
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How does your broker keep you up-to-date with legal issues, negotiation techniques and market trends?
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Does your broker have an in-house loan representative who can help me decide how much home I can afford, and then assist me with my loan application?
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Can your company help me find affordable yet comprehensive home insurance from a trusted broker?
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Is your company partnered with a home-warranty company to protect me after close of escrow from unexpected home repair expenses?

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