How To Find The Best Real Estate Agent In Canada
If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, you’ll need the services of a real estate agent to assist and guide you through the process. Most people don’t have the time or expertise to buy or sell a house alone. Finding a good real estate agent is very essential to have an easy-going real estate transaction.
Here are ways to find the best real estate agent for your next home sale or purchase.
#1. Get Referrals
It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to stay in business. Successful agents became successful by satisfying their clients who in return, send more clients to them through referrals.
Talk to your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues and ask questions to find out who they recommend.
#2. Find a Local Expert
Find an agent who specializes in the market area where you want to sell or buy a home. Local experts are more familiar with particular neighborhoods, communities, schools, etc. and will have a better idea about the prices for buying and selling homes in that particular area. Local experts also have connections with other professionals and services in the area.
#3. Look for Experience
Experienced agents tend to be better negotiators, getting you a higher price when selling, or a lower price when buying. They are very familiar with the market and who have closed a large number of deals. They are also better equipped to guide you through the process.
#4. Get Connected
Technology has become an important part of modern real estate, for buyers/sellers and agents. A good real estate agent will use devices to help you organize and promote their business (thereby assisting you with your home sale/purchase). This includes contact management systems, agent websites, marketing software, electronic signature software and real estate apps.
Being connected also means that you’ll be able to reach the agent easily, either by phone, email or text. Find out which tools they’ll be using to help buy or sell your home, and how you’ll be able to connect with them.
#5. Dedicate
The real estate market moves very fast, so you should hire someone who is a full-time real estate agent working daily on your behalf. Full-time agents are generally more experienced and focused on getting the job well done. It can be challenging and frustrating to schedule appointments, showings, meetings and closings around an agent’s other job schedule. Before hiring, you should find out ahead of time how much time/focus your agent will be able to dedicate to your home sale or purchase, and make sure their availability agrees with yours.
If you’re in the real estate market to buy or sell a home, take the time to find a qualified, experienced and professional real estate agent who can guide you through the process and help ensure your transaction goes as efficiently and favorably as possible.
